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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.67, 417.71 and 171.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.67, 417.71 and 171.69 is: 236.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.67 : 417.71 = 171.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.67/417.71 = 171.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.67x = 417.71 × 171.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.67x = 71,715.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,715.77/302.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.94

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