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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.48, 418.76 and 170.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.48, 418.76 and 170.67 is: 235.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.48 : 418.76 = 170.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.48/418.76 = 170.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.48x = 418.76 × 170.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.48x = 71,471.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,471.13/303.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.51

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