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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.80, 461.13 and 170.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.80, 461.13 and 170.75 is: 255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.80 : 461.13 = 170.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.80/461.13 = 170.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.80x = 461.13 × 170.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.80x = 78,735.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,735.64/307.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.80

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