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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.20, 463.82 and 170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.20, 463.82 and 170.20 is: 255.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.20 : 463.82 = 170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.20/463.82 = 170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.20x = 463.82 × 170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.20x = 78,942.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,942.16/309.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.31

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