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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.87, 463.14 and 170.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.87, 463.14 and 170.27 is: 255.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.87 : 463.14 = 170.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.87/463.14 = 170.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.87x = 463.14 × 170.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.87x = 78,856.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,856.53/308.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.31

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