Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.05, 461.49 and 171
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 308.05, 461.49 and 171 is: 256.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308.05 : 461.49 = 171 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308.05/461.49 = 171/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308.05x = 461.49 × 171 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308.05x = 78,914.79 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,914.79/308.05 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 256.18
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