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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.88, 430.39 and 173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.88, 430.39 and 173.88 is: 239.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.88 : 430.39 = 173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.88/430.39 = 173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.88x = 430.39 × 173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.88x = 74,833.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,833.63/311.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.95

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