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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.92, 416.64 and 170.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.92, 416.64 and 170.90 is: 235.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.92 : 416.64 = 170.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.92/416.64 = 170.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.92x = 416.64 × 170.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.92x = 71,203.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,203.78/301.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.84

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