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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.18, 416.94 and 171.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.18, 416.94 and 171.14 is: 236.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.18 : 416.94 = 171.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.18/416.94 = 171.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.18x = 416.94 × 171.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.18x = 71,355.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,355.11/302.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.13

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