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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.50, 462.54 and 171.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.50, 462.54 and 171.46 is: 257.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.50 : 462.54 = 171.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.50/462.54 = 171.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.50x = 462.54 × 171.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.50x = 79,307.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,307.11/308.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.07

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