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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.42, 460.20 and 170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.42, 460.20 and 170.04 is: 254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.42 : 460.20 = 170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.42/460.20 = 170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.42x = 460.20 × 170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.42x = 78,252.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,252.41/307.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.55

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