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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.69, 430.14 and 171.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.69, 430.14 and 171.81 is: 237.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.69 : 430.14 = 171.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.69/430.14 = 171.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.69x = 430.14 × 171.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.69x = 73,901.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,901.49/311.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.10

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