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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.00, 416.81 and 171.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.00, 416.81 and 171.05 is: 236.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.00 : 416.81 = 171.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.00/416.81 = 171.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.00x = 416.81 × 171.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.00x = 71,293.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,293.69/302.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.08

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