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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.09, 418.22 and 170.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.09, 418.22 and 170.30 is: 234.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.09 : 418.22 = 170.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.09/418.22 = 170.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.09x = 418.22 × 170.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.09x = 71,219.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,219.92/303.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.98

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