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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.33, 417.19 and 171.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.33, 417.19 and 171.33 is: 236.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.33 : 417.19 = 171.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.33/417.19 = 171.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.33x = 417.19 × 171.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.33x = 71,477.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,477.16/302.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.42

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