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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.48, 417.50 and 171.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.48, 417.50 and 171.57 is: 236.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.48 : 417.50 = 171.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.48/417.50 = 171.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.48x = 417.50 × 171.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.48x = 71,630.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,630.44/302.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.81

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