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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.42, 417.38 and 171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.42, 417.38 and 171.44 is: 236.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.42 : 417.38 = 171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.42/417.38 = 171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.42x = 417.38 × 171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.42x = 71,555.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,555.63/302.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.61

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