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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.04, 460.44 and 170.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.04, 460.44 and 170.06 is: 255.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.04 : 460.44 = 170.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.04/460.44 = 170.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.04x = 460.44 × 170.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.04x = 78,300.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,300.12/307.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.02

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