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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.60, 460.42 and 170.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.60, 460.42 and 170.30 is: 254.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.60 : 460.42 = 170.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.60/460.42 = 170.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.60x = 460.42 × 170.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.60x = 78,410.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,410.25/307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.91

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