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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.44, 417.38 and 171.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.44, 417.38 and 171.45 is: 236.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.44 : 417.38 = 171.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.44/417.38 = 171.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.44x = 417.38 × 171.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.44x = 71,559.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,559.80/302.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.61

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