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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.54, 429.94 and 171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.54, 429.94 and 171.68 is: 236.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.54 : 429.94 = 171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.54/429.94 = 171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.54x = 429.94 × 171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.54x = 73,812.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,812.10/311.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.93

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