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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.31, 429.60 and 171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.31, 429.60 and 171.44 is: 236.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.31 : 429.60 = 171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.31/429.60 = 171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.31x = 429.60 × 171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.31x = 73,648.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,648.48/311.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.58

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