Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.50, 428.49 and 172.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 310.50, 428.49 and 172.50 is: 238.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310.50 : 428.49 = 172.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310.50/428.49 = 172.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310.50x = 428.49 × 172.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310.50x = 73,914.53 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,914.53/310.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238.05
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