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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.35, 460.59 and 170.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.35, 460.59 and 170.19 is: 255.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.35 : 460.59 = 170.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.35/460.59 = 170.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.35x = 460.59 × 170.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.35x = 78,387.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,387.81/307.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.04

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