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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.05, 460.80 and 170.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.05, 460.80 and 170.13 is: 255.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.05 : 460.80 = 170.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.05/460.80 = 170.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.05x = 460.80 × 170.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.05x = 78,397.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,397.63/307.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.33

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