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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.91, 430.42 and 172

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.91, 430.42 and 172 is: 237.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.91 : 430.42 = 172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.91/430.42 = 172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.91x = 430.42 × 172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.91x = 74,032.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,032.24/311.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.35

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