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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.14, 416.83 and 171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.14, 416.83 and 171.12 is: 236.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.14 : 416.83 = 171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.14/416.83 = 171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.14x = 416.83 × 171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.14x = 71,327.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,327.95/302.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.08

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