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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.81, 461.40 and 170.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.81, 461.40 and 170.71 is: 255.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.81 : 461.40 = 170.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.81/461.40 = 170.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.81x = 461.40 × 170.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.81x = 78,765.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,765.59/307.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.89

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