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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.25, 417.08 and 171.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.25, 417.08 and 171.17 is: 236.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.25 : 417.08 = 171.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.25/417.08 = 171.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.25x = 417.08 × 171.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.25x = 71,391.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,391.58/302.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.20

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