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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.57, 418.89 and 170.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.57, 418.89 and 170.79 is: 235.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.57 : 418.89 = 170.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.57/418.89 = 170.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.57x = 418.89 × 170.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.57x = 71,542.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,542.22/303.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.67

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