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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.53, 461.66 and 170.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.53, 461.66 and 170.73 is: 256.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.53 : 461.66 = 170.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.53/461.66 = 170.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.53x = 461.66 × 170.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.53x = 78,818.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,818.36/307.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.29

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