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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.94, 460.09 and 170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.94, 460.09 and 170.12 is: 255.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.94 : 460.09 = 170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.94/460.09 = 170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.94x = 460.09 × 170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.94x = 78,270.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,270.51/306.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.00

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