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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.71, 461.57 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.71, 461.57 and 170.28 is: 255.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.71 : 461.57 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.71/461.57 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.71x = 461.57 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.71x = 78,595.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,595.29/307.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.42

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