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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.65, 417.59 and 171.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.65, 417.59 and 171.73 is: 236.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.65 : 417.59 = 171.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.65/417.59 = 171.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.65x = 417.59 × 171.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.65x = 71,711.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,711.87/302.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.95

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