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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.13, 418.28 and 170.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.13, 418.28 and 170.36 is: 235.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.13 : 418.28 = 170.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.13/418.28 = 170.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.13x = 418.28 × 170.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.13x = 71,258.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,258.18/303.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.07

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