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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.59, 418.90 and 170.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.59, 418.90 and 170.78 is: 235.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.59 : 418.90 = 170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.59/418.90 = 170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.59x = 418.90 × 170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.59x = 71,539.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,539.74/303.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.65

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