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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.15, 417.05 and 171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.15, 417.05 and 171.20 is: 236.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.15 : 417.05 = 171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.15/417.05 = 171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.15x = 417.05 × 171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.15x = 71,399.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,399.79/302.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.30

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