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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.82, 430.31 and 171.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.82, 430.31 and 171.93 is: 237.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.82 : 430.31 = 171.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.82/430.31 = 171.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.82x = 430.31 × 171.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.82x = 73,982.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,982.34/311.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.26

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