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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.31, 425.48 and 170.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.31, 425.48 and 170.31 is: 235.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.31 : 425.48 = 170.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.31/425.48 = 170.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.31x = 425.48 × 170.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.31x = 72,463.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,463.71/308.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.03

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