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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.55, 417.49 and 171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.55, 417.49 and 171.54 is: 236.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.55 : 417.49 = 171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.55/417.49 = 171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.55x = 417.49 × 171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.55x = 71,616.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,616.23/302.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.71

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