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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.33, 418.58 and 170.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.33, 418.58 and 170.55 is: 235.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.33 : 418.58 = 170.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.33/418.58 = 170.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.33x = 418.58 × 170.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.33x = 71,388.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,388.82/303.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.35

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