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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.85, 417.96 and 171.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.85, 417.96 and 171.81 is: 237.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.85 : 417.96 = 171.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.85/417.96 = 171.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.85x = 417.96 × 171.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.85x = 71,809.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,809.71/302.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.11

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