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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.21, 429.49 and 171.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.21, 429.49 and 171.34 is: 236.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.21 : 429.49 = 171.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.21/429.49 = 171.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.21x = 429.49 × 171.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.21x = 73,587.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,587.31/311.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.45

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