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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.96, 416.68 and 171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.96, 416.68 and 171 is: 235.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.96 : 416.68 = 171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.96/416.68 = 171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.96x = 416.68 × 171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.96x = 71,252.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,252.28/301.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.97

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