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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.16, 419.78 and 171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.16, 419.78 and 171.40 is: 236.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.16 : 419.78 = 171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.16/419.78 = 171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.16x = 419.78 × 171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.16x = 71,950.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,950.29/304.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.55

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