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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.42, 428.38 and 170.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.42, 428.38 and 170.55 is: 235.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.42 : 428.38 = 170.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.42/428.38 = 170.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.42x = 428.38 × 170.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.42x = 73,059.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,059.06/310.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.36

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