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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.23, 460.97 and 170.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.23, 460.97 and 170.37 is: 255.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.23 : 460.97 = 170.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.23/460.97 = 170.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.23x = 460.97 × 170.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.23x = 78,535.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,535.46/307.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.62

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