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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.14, 462.28 and 171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.14, 462.28 and 171.26 is: 256.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.14 : 462.28 = 171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.14/462.28 = 171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.14x = 462.28 × 171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.14x = 79,170.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,170.07/308.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.93

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