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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.41, 417.32 and 171.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.41, 417.32 and 171.43 is: 236.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.41 : 417.32 = 171.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.41/417.32 = 171.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.41x = 417.32 × 171.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.41x = 71,538.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,538.65/302.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.56

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