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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.56, 461 and 170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.56, 461 and 170.56 is: 255.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.56 : 461 = 170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.56/461 = 170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.56x = 461 × 170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.56x = 78,628.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,628.16/307.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.65

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