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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.62, 461.49 and 170.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.62, 461.49 and 170.63 is: 255.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.62 : 461.49 = 170.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.62/461.49 = 170.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.62x = 461.49 × 170.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.62x = 78,741.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,741.73/307.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.97

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