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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.08, 416.80 and 171.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.08, 416.80 and 171.07 is: 236.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.08 : 416.80 = 171.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.08/416.80 = 171.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.08x = 416.80 × 171.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.08x = 71,301.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,301.98/302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.04

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