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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.19, 461.98 and 171.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.19, 461.98 and 171.30 is: 256.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.19 : 461.98 = 171.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.19/461.98 = 171.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.19x = 461.98 × 171.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.19x = 79,136.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,136.32/308.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.78

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