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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.16, 460.92 and 170.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.16, 460.92 and 170.32 is: 255.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.16 : 460.92 = 170.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.16/460.92 = 170.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.16x = 460.92 × 170.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.16x = 78,503.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,503.89/307.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.58

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