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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.81, 461.41 and 170.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.81, 461.41 and 170.92 is: 256.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.81 : 461.41 = 170.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.81/461.41 = 170.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.81x = 461.41 × 170.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.81x = 78,864.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,864.20/307.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.21

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