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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.34, 429.66 and 171.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.34, 429.66 and 171.46 is: 236.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.34 : 429.66 = 171.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.34/429.66 = 171.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.34x = 429.66 × 171.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.34x = 73,669.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,669.50/311.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.62

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