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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.68, 463.10 and 171.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.68, 463.10 and 171.82 is: 257.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.68 : 463.10 = 171.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.68/463.10 = 171.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.68x = 463.10 × 171.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.68x = 79,568.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,568.97/308.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.77

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