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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.02, 416.80 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.02, 416.80 and 171.02 is: 236.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.02 : 416.80 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.02/416.80 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.02x = 416.80 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.02x = 71,281.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,281.14/302.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.01

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