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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.91, 418.04 and 170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.91, 418.04 and 170.14 is: 234.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.91 : 418.04 = 170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.91/418.04 = 170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.91x = 418.04 × 170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.91x = 71,124.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,124.47/302.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.80

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