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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.56, 418.93 and 170.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.56, 418.93 and 170.77 is: 235.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.56 : 418.93 = 170.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.56/418.93 = 170.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.56x = 418.93 × 170.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.56x = 71,540.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,540.68/303.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.67

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