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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.82, 426.18 and 170.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.82, 426.18 and 170.82 is: 235.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.82 : 426.18 = 170.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.82/426.18 = 170.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.82x = 426.18 × 170.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.82x = 72,800.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,800.07/308.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.74

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