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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.36, 417.17 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.36, 417.17 and 171.36 is: 236.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.36 : 417.17 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.36/417.17 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.36x = 417.17 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.36x = 71,485.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,485.39/302.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.43

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