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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.47, 427.07 and 171.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.47, 427.07 and 171.47 is: 236.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.47 : 427.07 = 171.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.47/427.07 = 171.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.47x = 427.07 × 171.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.47x = 73,228.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,228.73/309.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.63

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