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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.75, 428.82 and 170.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.75, 428.82 and 170.87 is: 235.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.75 : 428.82 = 170.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.75/428.82 = 170.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.75x = 428.82 × 170.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.75x = 73,272.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,272.47/310.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.79

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