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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.20, 429.44 and 173.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.20, 429.44 and 173.20 is: 239.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.20 : 429.44 = 173.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.20/429.44 = 173.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.20x = 429.44 × 173.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.20x = 74,379.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,379.01/311.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.01

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