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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.59, 417.57 and 171.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.59, 417.57 and 171.60 is: 236.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.59 : 417.57 = 171.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.59/417.57 = 171.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.59x = 417.57 × 171.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.59x = 71,656.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,656.12/302.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.81

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