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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.62, 417.58 and 169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.62, 417.58 and 169.84 is: 234.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.62 : 417.58 = 169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.62/417.58 = 169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.62x = 417.58 × 169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.62x = 70,921.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,921.79/302.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.36

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