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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.46, 417.47 and 171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.46, 417.47 and 171.54 is: 236.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.46 : 417.47 = 171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.46/417.47 = 171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.46x = 417.47 × 171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.46x = 71,612.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,612.80/302.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.77

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