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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.05, 459.99 and 170.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.05, 459.99 and 170.00 is: 254.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.05 : 459.99 = 170.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.05/459.99 = 170.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.05x = 459.99 × 170.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.05x = 78,196.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,196.00/307.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.67

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