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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.22, 461.34 and 170.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.22, 461.34 and 170.94 is: 255.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.22 : 461.34 = 170.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.22/461.34 = 170.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.22x = 461.34 × 170.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.22x = 78,861.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,861.46/308.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.86

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