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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.48, 428.46 and 170.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.48, 428.46 and 170.61 is: 235.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.48 : 428.46 = 170.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.48/428.46 = 170.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.48x = 428.46 × 170.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.48x = 73,097.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,097.74/310.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.44

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