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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.65, 428.71 and 170.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.65, 428.71 and 170.78 is: 235.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.65 : 428.71 = 170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.65/428.71 = 170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.65x = 428.71 × 170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.65x = 73,214.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,214.77/310.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.68

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