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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.88, 416.58 and 170.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.88, 416.58 and 170.94 is: 235.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.88 : 416.58 = 170.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.88/416.58 = 170.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.88x = 416.58 × 170.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.88x = 71,210.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,210.19/301.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.89

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