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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.94, 429.10 and 172.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.94, 429.10 and 172.94 is: 238.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.94 : 429.10 = 172.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.94/429.10 = 172.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.94x = 429.10 × 172.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.94x = 74,208.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,208.55/310.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.66

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