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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.15, 429.36 and 171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.15, 429.36 and 171.26 is: 236.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.15 : 429.36 = 171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.15/429.36 = 171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.15x = 429.36 × 171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.15x = 73,530.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,530.05/311.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.32

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