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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.58, 417.46 and 169.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.58, 417.46 and 169.78 is: 234.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.58 : 417.46 = 169.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.58/417.46 = 169.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.58x = 417.46 × 169.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.58x = 70,877.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,877.09/302.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.24

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