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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.10, 430.73 and 172.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.10, 430.73 and 172.23 is: 237.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.10 : 430.73 = 172.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.10/430.73 = 172.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.10x = 430.73 × 172.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.10x = 74,182.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,182.29/312.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.69

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