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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.18, 462.11 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.18, 462.11 and 171.02 is: 256.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.18 : 462.11 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.18/462.11 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.18x = 462.11 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.18x = 79,030.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,030.05/308.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.44

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