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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.12, 429.33 and 169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.12, 429.33 and 169.32 is: 233.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.12 : 429.33 = 169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.12/429.33 = 169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.12x = 429.33 × 169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.12x = 72,694.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,694.16/311.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.66

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