Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.50, 425.73 and 170.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 308.50, 425.73 and 170.50 is: 235.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308.50 : 425.73 = 170.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308.50/425.73 = 170.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308.50x = 425.73 × 170.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308.50x = 72,586.97 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,586.97/308.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235.29
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