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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311, 429.16 and 171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311, 429.16 and 171.12 is: 236.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311 : 429.16 = 171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311/429.16 = 171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311x = 429.16 × 171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311x = 73,437.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,437.86/311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.13

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