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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.28, 425.42 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.28, 425.42 and 170.28 is: 234.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.28 : 425.42 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.28/425.42 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.28x = 425.42 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.28x = 72,440.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,440.52/308.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.98

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