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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.25, 428.11 and 170.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.25, 428.11 and 170.36 is: 235.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.25 : 428.11 = 170.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.25/428.11 = 170.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.25x = 428.11 × 170.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.25x = 72,932.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,932.82/310.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.08

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