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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.26, 418.51 and 170.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.26, 418.51 and 170.49 is: 235.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.26 : 418.51 = 170.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.26/418.51 = 170.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.26x = 418.51 × 170.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.26x = 71,351.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,351.20/303.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.28

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