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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.63, 425.91 and 170.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.63, 425.91 and 170.63 is: 235.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.63 : 425.91 = 170.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.63/425.91 = 170.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.63x = 425.91 × 170.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.63x = 72,670.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,670.89/308.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.47

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