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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.88, 419.34 and 171.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.88, 419.34 and 171.10 is: 236.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.88 : 419.34 = 171.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.88/419.34 = 171.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.88x = 419.34 × 171.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.88x = 71,749.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,749.07/303.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.11

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