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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.93, 418.06 and 171.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.93, 418.06 and 171.94 is: 237.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.93 : 418.06 = 171.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.93/418.06 = 171.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.93x = 418.06 × 171.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.93x = 71,881.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,881.24/302.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.29

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