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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.88, 417.96 and 171.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.88, 417.96 and 171.87 is: 237.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.88 : 417.96 = 171.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.88/417.96 = 171.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.88x = 417.96 × 171.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.88x = 71,834.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,834.79/302.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.17

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