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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.81, 462.75 and 171.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.81, 462.75 and 171.10 is: 257.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.81 : 462.75 = 171.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.81/462.75 = 171.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.81x = 462.75 × 171.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.81x = 79,176.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,176.53/307.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.23

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