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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.94, 462.24 and 170.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.94, 462.24 and 170.91 is: 256.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.94 : 462.24 = 170.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.94/462.24 = 170.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.94x = 462.24 × 170.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.94x = 79,001.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,001.44/307.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.55

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