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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.36, 418.54 and 170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.36, 418.54 and 170.56 is: 235.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.36 : 418.54 = 170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.36/418.54 = 170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.36x = 418.54 × 170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.36x = 71,386.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,386.18/303.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.32

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