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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.10, 418.28 and 170.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.10, 418.28 and 170.33 is: 235.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.10 : 418.28 = 170.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.10/418.28 = 170.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.10x = 418.28 × 170.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.10x = 71,245.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,245.63/303.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.06

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