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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.76, 430.21 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.76, 430.21 and 173.76 is: 239.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.76 : 430.21 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.76/430.21 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.76x = 430.21 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.76x = 74,753.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,753.29/311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.78

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