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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.57, 463.05 and 171.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.57, 463.05 and 171.65 is: 257.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.57 : 463.05 = 171.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.57/463.05 = 171.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.57x = 463.05 × 171.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.57x = 79,483.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,483.69/308.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.59

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