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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308, 425.06 and 170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308, 425.06 and 170 is: 234.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308 : 425.06 = 170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308/425.06 = 170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308x = 425.06 × 170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308x = 72,260.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,260.20/308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.61

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