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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.11, 427.96 and 170.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.11, 427.96 and 170.23 is: 234.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.11 : 427.96 = 170.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.11/427.96 = 170.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.11x = 427.96 × 170.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.11x = 72,851.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,851.63/310.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.92

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