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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.05, 418.17 and 170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.05, 418.17 and 170.24 is: 234.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.05 : 418.17 = 170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.05/418.17 = 170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.05x = 418.17 × 170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.05x = 71,187.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,187.57/303.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.91

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