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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.21, 417.06 and 171.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.21, 417.06 and 171.23 is: 236.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.21 : 417.06 = 171.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.21/417.06 = 171.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.21x = 417.06 × 171.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.21x = 71,413.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,413.18/302.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.30

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