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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.11, 460.41 and 170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.11, 460.41 and 170.16 is: 255.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.11 : 460.41 = 170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.11/460.41 = 170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.11x = 460.41 × 170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.11x = 78,343.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,343.37/307.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.10

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