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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.38, 429.70 and 173.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.38, 429.70 and 173.38 is: 239.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.38 : 429.70 = 173.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.38/429.70 = 173.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.38x = 429.70 × 173.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.38x = 74,499.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,499.24/311.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.26

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