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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.63, 430.07 and 173.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.63, 430.07 and 173.63 is: 239.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.63 : 430.07 = 173.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.63/430.07 = 173.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.63x = 430.07 × 173.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.63x = 74,671.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,671.34/311.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.62

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