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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.71, 417.76 and 171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.71, 417.76 and 171.72 is: 236.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.71 : 417.76 = 171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.71/417.76 = 171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.71x = 417.76 × 171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.71x = 71,737.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,737.75/302.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.99

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