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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.53, 417.50 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.53, 417.50 and 169.76 is: 234.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.53 : 417.50 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.53/417.50 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.53x = 417.50 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.53x = 70,874.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,874.80/302.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.27

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