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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.46, 417.37 and 171.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.46, 417.37 and 171.45 is: 236.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.46 : 417.37 = 171.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.46/417.37 = 171.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.46x = 417.37 × 171.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.46x = 71,558.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,558.09/302.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.59

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