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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.59, 417.51 and 171.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.59, 417.51 and 171.55 is: 236.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.59 : 417.51 = 171.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.59/417.51 = 171.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.59x = 417.51 × 171.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.59x = 71,623.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,623.84/302.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.70

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