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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.12, 416.90 and 171.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.12, 416.90 and 171.09 is: 236.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.12 : 416.90 = 171.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.12/416.90 = 171.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.12x = 416.90 × 171.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.12x = 71,326.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,326.57/302.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.09

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