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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.18, 461.11 and 170.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.18, 461.11 and 170.49 is: 255.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.18 : 461.11 = 170.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.18/461.11 = 170.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.18x = 461.11 × 170.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.18x = 78,614.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,614.64/307.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.92

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