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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.92, 463.08 and 171.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.92, 463.08 and 171.84 is: 257.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.92 : 463.08 = 171.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.92/463.08 = 171.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.92x = 463.08 × 171.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.92x = 79,575.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,575.67/308.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.59

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