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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.04, 427.78 and 172.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.04, 427.78 and 172.04 is: 237.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.04 : 427.78 = 172.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.04/427.78 = 172.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.04x = 427.78 × 172.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.04x = 73,595.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,595.27/310.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.37

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