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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.36, 460.24 and 170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.36, 460.24 and 170.12 is: 254.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.36 : 460.24 = 170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.36/460.24 = 170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.36x = 460.24 × 170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.36x = 78,296.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,296.03/307.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.74

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