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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.19, 459.95 and 170.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.19, 459.95 and 170.03 is: 254.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.19 : 459.95 = 170.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.19/459.95 = 170.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.19x = 459.95 × 170.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.19x = 78,205.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,205.60/307.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.58

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