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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.64, 460.94 and 170.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.64, 460.94 and 170.82 is: 255.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.64 : 460.94 = 170.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.64/460.94 = 170.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.64x = 460.94 × 170.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.64x = 78,737.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,737.77/307.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.94

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