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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.49, 418.81 and 170.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.49, 418.81 and 170.72 is: 235.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.49 : 418.81 = 170.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.49/418.81 = 170.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.49x = 418.81 × 170.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.49x = 71,499.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,499.24/303.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.59

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