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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.20, 416.99 and 171.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.20, 416.99 and 171.22 is: 236.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.20 : 416.99 = 171.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.20/416.99 = 171.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.20x = 416.99 × 171.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.20x = 71,396.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,396.41/302.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.25

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