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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.37, 417.21 and 171.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.37, 417.21 and 171.35 is: 236.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.37 : 417.21 = 171.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.37/417.21 = 171.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.37x = 417.21 × 171.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.37x = 71,488.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,488.93/302.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.43

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