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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.95, 417.99 and 170.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.95, 417.99 and 170.11 is: 234.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.95 : 417.99 = 170.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.95/417.99 = 170.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.95x = 417.99 × 170.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.95x = 71,104.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,104.28/302.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.71

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