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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.61, 461.06 and 170.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.61, 461.06 and 170.58 is: 255.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.61 : 461.06 = 170.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.61/461.06 = 170.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.61x = 461.06 × 170.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.61x = 78,647.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,647.61/307.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.67

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