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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.29, 429.56 and 171.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.29, 429.56 and 171.38 is: 236.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.29 : 429.56 = 171.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.29/429.56 = 171.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.29x = 429.56 × 171.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.29x = 73,614.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,614.99/311.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.49

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