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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.71, 428.78 and 170.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.71, 428.78 and 170.83 is: 235.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.71 : 428.78 = 170.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.71/428.78 = 170.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.71x = 428.78 × 170.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.71x = 73,248.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,248.60/310.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.75

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