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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.79, 417.81 and 171.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.79, 417.81 and 171.79 is: 237.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.79 : 417.81 = 171.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.79/417.81 = 171.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.79x = 417.81 × 171.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.79x = 71,775.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,775.58/302.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.05

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