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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303, 418.09 and 170.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303, 418.09 and 170.22 is: 234.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303 : 418.09 = 170.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303/418.09 = 170.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303x = 418.09 × 170.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303x = 71,167.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,167.28/303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.88

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