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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.59, 417.56 and 171.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.59, 417.56 and 171.59 is: 236.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.59 : 417.56 = 171.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.59/417.56 = 171.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.59x = 417.56 × 171.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.59x = 71,649.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,649.31/302.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.79

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