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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.14, 427.96 and 172.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.14, 427.96 and 172.14 is: 237.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.14 : 427.96 = 172.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.14/427.96 = 172.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.14x = 427.96 × 172.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.14x = 73,669.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,669.03/310.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.53

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