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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.24, 460.08 and 170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.24, 460.08 and 170.14 is: 254.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.24 : 460.08 = 170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.24/460.08 = 170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.24x = 460.08 × 170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.24x = 78,278.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,278.01/307.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.78

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