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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.96, 462.12 and 171.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.96, 462.12 and 171.09 is: 256.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.96 : 462.12 = 171.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.96/462.12 = 171.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.96x = 462.12 × 171.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.96x = 79,062.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,062.41/307.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.73

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