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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.98, 418.11 and 171.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.98, 418.11 and 171.99 is: 237.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.98 : 418.11 = 171.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.98/418.11 = 171.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.98x = 418.11 × 171.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.98x = 71,910.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,910.74/302.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.34

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