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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.55, 429.90 and 171.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.55, 429.90 and 171.66 is: 236.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.55 : 429.90 = 171.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.55/429.90 = 171.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.55x = 429.90 × 171.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.55x = 73,796.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,796.63/311.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.87

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