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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.50, 427.11 and 171.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.50, 427.11 and 171.50 is: 236.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.50 : 427.11 = 171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.50/427.11 = 171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.50x = 427.11 × 171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.50x = 73,249.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,249.37/309.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.67

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