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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.88, 416.61 and 170.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.88, 416.61 and 170.89 is: 235.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.88 : 416.61 = 170.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.88/416.61 = 170.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.88x = 416.61 × 170.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.88x = 71,191.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,191.55/301.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.83

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