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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.94, 416.69 and 170.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.94, 416.69 and 170.97 is: 235.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.94 : 416.69 = 170.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.94/416.69 = 170.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.94x = 416.69 × 170.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.94x = 71,241.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,241.49/301.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.95

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