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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.78, 428.85 and 172.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.78, 428.85 and 172.78 is: 238.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.78 : 428.85 = 172.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.78/428.85 = 172.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.78x = 428.85 × 172.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.78x = 74,096.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,096.70/310.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.42

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