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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.34, 462.33 and 171.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.34, 462.33 and 171.45 is: 257.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.34 : 462.33 = 171.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.34/462.33 = 171.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.34x = 462.33 × 171.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.34x = 79,266.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,266.48/308.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.07

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