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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.12, 429.34 and 171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.12, 429.34 and 171.24 is: 236.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.12 : 429.34 = 171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.12/429.34 = 171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.12x = 429.34 × 171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.12x = 73,519.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,519.33/311.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.31

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