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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.56, 461.18 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.56, 461.18 and 170.28 is: 255.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.56 : 461.18 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.56/461.18 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.56x = 461.18 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.56x = 78,529.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,529.73/307.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.33

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