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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.25, 429.53 and 173.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.25, 429.53 and 173.25 is: 239.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.25 : 429.53 = 173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.25/429.53 = 173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.25x = 429.53 × 173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.25x = 74,415.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,415.21/311.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.09

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