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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.90, 430.44 and 172.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.90, 430.44 and 172.03 is: 237.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.90 : 430.44 = 172.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.90/430.44 = 172.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.90x = 430.44 × 172.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.90x = 74,048.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,048.59/311.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.41

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