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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.89, 416.65 and 170.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.89, 416.65 and 170.90 is: 235.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.89 : 416.65 = 170.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.89/416.65 = 170.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.89x = 416.65 × 170.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.89x = 71,204.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,204.75/301.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.86

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