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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.92, 418 and 171.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.92, 418 and 171.93 is: 237.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.92 : 418 = 171.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.92/418 = 171.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.92x = 418 × 171.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.92x = 71,866.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,866.74/302.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.25

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