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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.17, 417.03 and 169.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.17, 417.03 and 169.41 is: 233.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.17 : 417.03 = 169.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.17/417.03 = 169.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.17x = 417.03 × 169.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.17x = 70,650.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,650.46/302.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.81

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