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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.08, 427.90 and 170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.08, 427.90 and 170.20 is: 234.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.08 : 427.90 = 170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.08/427.90 = 170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.08x = 427.90 × 170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.08x = 72,826.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,826.60/310.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.87

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