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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.76, 463.29 and 171.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.76, 463.29 and 171.81 is: 257.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.76 : 463.29 = 171.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.76/463.29 = 171.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.76x = 463.29 × 171.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.76x = 79,597.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,597.85/308.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.80

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