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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.51, 429.87 and 173.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.51, 429.87 and 173.51 is: 239.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.51 : 429.87 = 173.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.51/429.87 = 173.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.51x = 429.87 × 173.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.51x = 74,585.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,585.88/311.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.43

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