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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.14, 430.76 and 172.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.14, 430.76 and 172.27 is: 237.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.14 : 430.76 = 172.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.14/430.76 = 172.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.14x = 430.76 × 172.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.14x = 74,206.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,206.38/312.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.73

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