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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.16, 429.42 and 171.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.16, 429.42 and 171.30 is: 236.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.16 : 429.42 = 171.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.16/429.42 = 171.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.16x = 429.42 × 171.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.16x = 73,559.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,559.65/311.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.40

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