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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.33, 431.03 and 172.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.33, 431.03 and 172.46 is: 237.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.33 : 431.03 = 172.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.33/431.03 = 172.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.33x = 431.03 × 172.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.33x = 74,332.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,332.42/312.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.99

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