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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.11, 418.19 and 170.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.11, 418.19 and 170.31 is: 234.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.11 : 418.19 = 170.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.11/418.19 = 170.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.11x = 418.19 × 170.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.11x = 71,221.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,221.94/303.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.97

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