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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308, 461.64 and 170.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308, 461.64 and 170.98 is: 256.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308 : 461.64 = 170.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308/461.64 = 170.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308x = 461.64 × 170.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308x = 78,931.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,931.21/308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.27

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