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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.95, 418.06 and 171.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.95, 418.06 and 171.95 is: 237.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.95 : 418.06 = 171.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.95/418.06 = 171.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.95x = 418.06 × 171.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.95x = 71,883.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,883.54/302.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.28

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