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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.41, 417.31 and 169.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.41, 417.31 and 169.62 is: 234.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.41 : 417.31 = 169.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.41/417.31 = 169.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.41x = 417.31 × 169.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.41x = 70,782.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,782.62/302.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.06

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