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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.17, 461.34 and 170.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.17, 461.34 and 170.67 is: 256.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.17 : 461.34 = 170.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.17/461.34 = 170.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.17x = 461.34 × 170.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.17x = 78,736.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,736.90/307.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.33

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