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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.82, 419.24 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.82, 419.24 and 171.02 is: 235.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.82 : 419.24 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.82/419.24 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.82x = 419.24 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.82x = 71,698.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,698.42/303.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.99

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