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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.82, 417.86 and 171.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.82, 417.86 and 171.83 is: 237.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.82 : 417.86 = 171.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.82/417.86 = 171.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.82x = 417.86 × 171.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.82x = 71,797.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,797.94/302.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.10

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