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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.29, 430.98 and 172.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.29, 430.98 and 172.41 is: 237.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.29 : 430.98 = 172.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.29/430.98 = 172.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.29x = 430.98 × 172.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.29x = 74,305.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,305.26/312.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.93

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