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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.59, 428.58 and 170.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.59, 428.58 and 170.71 is: 235.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.59 : 428.58 = 170.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.59/428.58 = 170.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.59x = 428.58 × 170.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.59x = 73,161.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,161.82/310.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.56

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