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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.11, 461.46 and 170.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.11, 461.46 and 170.89 is: 255.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.11 : 461.46 = 170.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.11/461.46 = 170.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.11x = 461.46 × 170.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.11x = 78,858.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,858.90/308.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.94

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