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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.52, 460.86 and 170.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.52, 460.86 and 170.63 is: 255.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.52 : 460.86 = 170.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.52/460.86 = 170.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.52x = 460.86 × 170.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.52x = 78,634.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,634.24/307.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.71

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