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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.10, 464.70 and 171.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.10, 464.70 and 171.15 is: 256.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.10 : 464.70 = 171.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.10/464.70 = 171.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.10x = 464.70 × 171.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.10x = 79,532.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,532.30/310.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.48

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