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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.67, 430.11 and 171.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.67, 430.11 and 171.79 is: 237.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.67 : 430.11 = 171.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.67/430.11 = 171.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.67x = 430.11 × 171.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.67x = 73,889.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,889.78/311.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.08

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