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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.32, 463.74 and 170.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.32, 463.74 and 170.48 is: 255.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.32 : 463.74 = 170.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.32/463.74 = 170.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.32x = 463.74 × 170.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.32x = 79,058.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,058.40/309.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.59

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