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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.66, 430.09 and 171.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.66, 430.09 and 171.78 is: 237.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.66 : 430.09 = 171.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.66/430.09 = 171.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.66x = 430.09 × 171.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.66x = 73,879.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,879.73/311.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.05

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