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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.62, 428.63 and 170.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.62, 428.63 and 170.73 is: 235.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.62 : 428.63 = 170.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.62/428.63 = 170.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.62x = 428.63 × 170.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.62x = 73,180.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,180.00/310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.59

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