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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.19, 428.05 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.19, 428.05 and 170.28 is: 234.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.19 : 428.05 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.19/428.05 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.19x = 428.05 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.19x = 72,887.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,887.50/310.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.98

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