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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.13, 430.77 and 172.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.13, 430.77 and 172.28 is: 237.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.13 : 430.77 = 172.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.13/430.77 = 172.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.13x = 430.77 × 172.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.13x = 74,213.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,213.06/312.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.76

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