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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.36, 429.68 and 171.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.36, 429.68 and 171.47 is: 236.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.36 : 429.68 = 171.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.36/429.68 = 171.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.36x = 429.68 × 171.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.36x = 73,674.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,674.22/311.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.62

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