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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.31, 417.22 and 169.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.31, 417.22 and 169.54 is: 233.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.31 : 417.22 = 169.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.31/417.22 = 169.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.31x = 417.22 × 169.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.31x = 70,734.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,734.01/302.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.98

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