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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.43, 428.38 and 170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.43, 428.38 and 170.54 is: 235.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.43 : 428.38 = 170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.43/428.38 = 170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.43x = 428.38 × 170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.43x = 73,055.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,055.44/310.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.34

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