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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.42, 417.34 and 171.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.42, 417.34 and 171.47 is: 236.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.42 : 417.34 = 171.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.42/417.34 = 171.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.42x = 417.34 × 171.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.42x = 71,561.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,561.29/302.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.63

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