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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.74, 461.90 and 170.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.74, 461.90 and 170.85 is: 256.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.74 : 461.90 = 170.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.74/461.90 = 170.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.74x = 461.90 × 170.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.74x = 78,915.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,915.62/307.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.44

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