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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.13, 425.21 and 170.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.13, 425.21 and 170.13 is: 234.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.13 : 425.21 = 170.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.13/425.21 = 170.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.13x = 425.21 × 170.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.13x = 72,340.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,340.98/308.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.77

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