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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.87, 416.58 and 170.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.87, 416.58 and 170.87 is: 235.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.87 : 416.58 = 170.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.87/416.58 = 170.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.87x = 416.58 × 170.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.87x = 71,178.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,178.94/301.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.80

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