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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.58, 417.60 and 171.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.58, 417.60 and 171.60 is: 236.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.58 : 417.60 = 171.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.58/417.60 = 171.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.58x = 417.60 × 171.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.58x = 71,660.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,660.16/302.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.83

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