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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.63, 428.64 and 170.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.63, 428.64 and 170.72 is: 235.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.63 : 428.64 = 170.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.63/428.64 = 170.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.63x = 428.64 × 170.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.63x = 73,177.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,177.42/310.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.58

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