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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.54, 463.03 and 171.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.54, 463.03 and 171.70 is: 257.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.54 : 463.03 = 171.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.54/463.03 = 171.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.54x = 463.03 × 171.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.54x = 79,502.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,502.25/308.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.67

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