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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.22, 462.51 and 171.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.22, 462.51 and 171.33 is: 257.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.22 : 462.51 = 171.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.22/462.51 = 171.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.22x = 462.51 × 171.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.22x = 79,241.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,241.84/308.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.10

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