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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.31, 463.50 and 171.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.31, 463.50 and 171.60 is: 257.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.31 : 463.50 = 171.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.31/463.50 = 171.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.31x = 463.50 × 171.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.31x = 79,536.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,536.60/308.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.98

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