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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.29, 417.17 and 171.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.29, 417.17 and 171.31 is: 236.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.29 : 417.17 = 171.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.29/417.17 = 171.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.29x = 417.17 × 171.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.29x = 71,462.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,462.45/302.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.41

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