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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.51, 417.47 and 171.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.51, 417.47 and 171.53 is: 236.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.51 : 417.47 = 171.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.51/417.47 = 171.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.51x = 417.47 × 171.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.51x = 71,608.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,608.82/302.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.72

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