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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.16, 416.94 and 171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.16, 416.94 and 171.18 is: 236.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.16 : 416.94 = 171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.16/416.94 = 171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.16x = 416.94 × 171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.16x = 71,371.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,371.79/302.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.21

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