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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.56, 428.58 and 170.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.56, 428.58 and 170.68 is: 235.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.56 : 428.58 = 170.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.56/428.58 = 170.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.56x = 428.58 × 170.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.56x = 73,148.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,148.95/310.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.54

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