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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.18, 416.98 and 171.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.18, 416.98 and 171.19 is: 236.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.18 : 416.98 = 171.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.18/416.98 = 171.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.18x = 416.98 × 171.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.18x = 71,381.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,381.34/302.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.23

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