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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.82, 461.79 and 171.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.82, 461.79 and 171.06 is: 256.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.82 : 461.79 = 171.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.82/461.79 = 171.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.82x = 461.79 × 171.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.82x = 78,993.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,993.80/307.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.63

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