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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.92, 461.96 and 171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.92, 461.96 and 171 is: 256.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.92 : 461.96 = 171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.92/461.96 = 171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.92x = 461.96 × 171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.92x = 78,995.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,995.16/307.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.54

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