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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.04, 416.76 and 171.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.04, 416.76 and 171.04 is: 236.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.04 : 416.76 = 171.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.04/416.76 = 171.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.04x = 416.76 × 171.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.04x = 71,282.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,282.63/302.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.00

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