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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.28, 417.23 and 171.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.28, 417.23 and 171.37 is: 236.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.28 : 417.23 = 171.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.28/417.23 = 171.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.28x = 417.23 × 171.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.28x = 71,499.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,499.45/302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.53

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