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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.70, 462.78 and 171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.70, 462.78 and 171.72 is: 257.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.70 : 462.78 = 171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.70/462.78 = 171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.70x = 462.78 × 171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.70x = 79,468.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,468.58/308.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.43

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