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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.78, 461.63 and 170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.78, 461.63 and 170.80 is: 256.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.78 : 461.63 = 170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.78/461.63 = 170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.78x = 461.63 × 170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.78x = 78,845.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,845.68/307.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.18

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