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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.87, 461.40 and 171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.87, 461.40 and 171.12 is: 256.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.87 : 461.40 = 171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.87/461.40 = 171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.87x = 461.40 × 171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.87x = 78,954.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,954.77/307.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.45

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