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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.36, 428.31 and 170.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.36, 428.31 and 170.49 is: 235.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.36 : 428.31 = 170.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.36/428.31 = 170.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.36x = 428.31 × 170.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.36x = 73,022.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,022.57/310.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.28

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