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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.08, 416.87 and 171.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.08, 416.87 and 171.08 is: 236.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.08 : 416.87 = 171.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.08/416.87 = 171.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.08x = 416.87 × 171.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.08x = 71,318.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,318.12/302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.09

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