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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.05, 430.63 and 172.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.05, 430.63 and 172.16 is: 237.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.05 : 430.63 = 172.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.05/430.63 = 172.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.05x = 430.63 × 172.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.05x = 74,138.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,138.01/312.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.58

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