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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.52, 427.14 and 171.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.52, 427.14 and 171.52 is: 236.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.52 : 427.14 = 171.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.52/427.14 = 171.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.52x = 427.14 × 171.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.52x = 73,263.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,263.05/309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.70

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