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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.28, 428.18 and 172.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.28, 428.18 and 172.28 is: 237.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.28 : 428.18 = 172.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.28/428.18 = 172.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.28x = 428.18 × 172.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.28x = 73,766.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,766.85/310.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.74

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