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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.66, 419.06 and 170.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.66, 419.06 and 170.90 is: 235.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.66 : 419.06 = 170.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.66/419.06 = 170.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.66x = 419.06 × 170.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.66x = 71,617.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,617.35/303.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.85

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