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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.99, 429.17 and 171.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.99, 429.17 and 171.11 is: 236.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.99 : 429.17 = 171.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.99/429.17 = 171.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.99x = 429.17 × 171.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.99x = 73,435.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,435.50/310.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.14

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