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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.15, 416.99 and 171.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.15, 416.99 and 171.15 is: 236.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.15 : 416.99 = 171.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.15/416.99 = 171.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.15x = 416.99 × 171.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.15x = 71,368.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,368.27/302.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.21

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