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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.82, 462.80 and 171.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.82, 462.80 and 171.66 is: 257.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.82 : 462.80 = 171.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.82/462.80 = 171.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.82x = 462.80 × 171.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.82x = 79,444.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,444.25/308.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.25

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