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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.60, 430.04 and 171.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.60, 430.04 and 171.74 is: 237.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.60 : 430.04 = 171.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.60/430.04 = 171.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.60x = 430.04 × 171.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.60x = 73,855.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,855.29/311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.02

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