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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.13, 427.97 and 172.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.13, 427.97 and 172.13 is: 237.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.13 : 427.97 = 172.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.13/427.97 = 172.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.13x = 427.97 × 172.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.13x = 73,664.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,664.77/310.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.53

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