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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.68, 460.38 and 170.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.68, 460.38 and 170.85 is: 255.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.68 : 460.38 = 170.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.68/460.38 = 170.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.68x = 460.38 × 170.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.68x = 78,655.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,655.92/307.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.64

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