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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.01, 429.17 and 171.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.01, 429.17 and 171.13 is: 236.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.01 : 429.17 = 171.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.01/429.17 = 171.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.01x = 429.17 × 171.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.01x = 73,441.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,441.93/311.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.14

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