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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.80, 417.86 and 171.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.80, 417.86 and 171.82 is: 237.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.80 : 417.86 = 171.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.80/417.86 = 171.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.80x = 417.86 × 171.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.80x = 71,796.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,796.71/302.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.11

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