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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.31, 417.23 and 171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.31, 417.23 and 171.32 is: 236.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.31 : 417.23 = 171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.31/417.23 = 171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.31x = 417.23 × 171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.31x = 71,476.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,476.90/302.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.44

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