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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310, 427.78 and 170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310, 427.78 and 170.12 is: 234.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310 : 427.78 = 170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310/427.78 = 170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310x = 427.78 × 170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310x = 72,773.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,773.93/310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.75

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