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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.74, 428.82 and 170.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.74, 428.82 and 170.86 is: 235.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.74 : 428.82 = 170.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.74/428.82 = 170.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.74x = 428.82 × 170.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.74x = 73,268.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,268.19/310.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.79

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