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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.05, 416.81 and 171.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.05, 416.81 and 171.03 is: 236.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.05 : 416.81 = 171.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.05/416.81 = 171.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.05x = 416.81 × 171.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.05x = 71,286.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,286.16/302.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.01

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