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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.39, 461.41 and 171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.39, 461.41 and 171.54 is: 256.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.39 : 461.41 = 171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.39/461.41 = 171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.39x = 461.41 × 171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.39x = 79,149.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,149.84/308.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.66

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