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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.29, 430.95 and 172.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.29, 430.95 and 172.39 is: 237.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.29 : 430.95 = 172.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.29/430.95 = 172.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.29x = 430.95 × 172.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.29x = 74,289.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,289.32/312.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.89

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