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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.20, 460.56 and 170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.20, 460.56 and 170.16 is: 255.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.20 : 460.56 = 170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.20/460.56 = 170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.20x = 460.56 × 170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.20x = 78,368.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,368.89/307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.11

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