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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.83, 461.75 and 171.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.83, 461.75 and 171.75 is: 257.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.83 : 461.75 = 171.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.83/461.75 = 171.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.83x = 461.75 × 171.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.83x = 79,304.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,304.23/307.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.62

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