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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.26, 428.17 and 172.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.26, 428.17 and 172.26 is: 237.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.26 : 428.17 = 172.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.26/428.17 = 172.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.26x = 428.17 × 172.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.26x = 73,756.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,756.56/310.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.73

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