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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.55, 417.50 and 171.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.55, 417.50 and 171.53 is: 236.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.55 : 417.50 = 171.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.55/417.50 = 171.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.55x = 417.50 × 171.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.55x = 71,612.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,612.92/302.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.70

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