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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.07, 416.79 and 171.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.07, 416.79 and 171.03 is: 235.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.07 : 416.79 = 171.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.07/416.79 = 171.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.07x = 416.79 × 171.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.07x = 71,283.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,283.59/302.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.98

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