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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.27, 429.56 and 171.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.27, 429.56 and 171.39 is: 236.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.27 : 429.56 = 171.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.27/429.56 = 171.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.27x = 429.56 × 171.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.27x = 73,620.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,620.14/311.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.51

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