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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.12, 427.96 and 170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.12, 427.96 and 170.24 is: 234.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.12 : 427.96 = 170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.12/427.96 = 170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.12x = 427.96 × 170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.12x = 72,855.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,855.91/310.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.93

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