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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.16, 430.80 and 172.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.16, 430.80 and 172.30 is: 237.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.16 : 430.80 = 172.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.16/430.80 = 172.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.16x = 430.80 × 172.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.16x = 74,226.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,226.84/312.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.78

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