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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.91, 418.01 and 171.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.91, 418.01 and 171.94 is: 237.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.91 : 418.01 = 171.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.91/418.01 = 171.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.91x = 418.01 × 171.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.91x = 71,872.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,872.49/302.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.28

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