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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.81, 430.28 and 171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.81, 430.28 and 171.92 is: 237.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.81 : 430.28 = 171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.81/430.28 = 171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.81x = 430.28 × 171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.81x = 73,973.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,973.74/311.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.24

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