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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.63, 417.68 and 171.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.63, 417.68 and 171.71 is: 236.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.63 : 417.68 = 171.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.63/417.68 = 171.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.63x = 417.68 × 171.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.63x = 71,718.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,718.45/302.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.99

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