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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.61, 430.01 and 171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.61, 430.01 and 171.72 is: 236.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.61 : 430.01 = 171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.61/430.01 = 171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.61x = 430.01 × 171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.61x = 73,841.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,841.32/311.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.97

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