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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.38, 460.74 and 170.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.38, 460.74 and 170.58 is: 255.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.38 : 460.74 = 170.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.38/460.74 = 170.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.38x = 460.74 × 170.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.38x = 78,593.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,593.03/307.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.69

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