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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.06, 416.83 and 171.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.06, 416.83 and 171.06 is: 236.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.06 : 416.83 = 171.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.06/416.83 = 171.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.06x = 416.83 × 171.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.06x = 71,302.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,302.94/302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.06

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