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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.22, 464.01 and 170.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.22, 464.01 and 170.41 is: 255.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.22 : 464.01 = 170.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.22/464.01 = 170.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.22x = 464.01 × 170.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.22x = 79,071.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,071.94/309.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.71

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