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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.66, 419 and 170.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.66, 419 and 170.85 is: 235.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.66 : 419 = 170.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.66/419 = 170.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.66x = 419 × 170.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.66x = 71,586.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,586.15/303.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.74

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