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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.35, 431.07 and 172.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.35, 431.07 and 172.49 is: 238.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.35 : 431.07 = 172.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.35/431.07 = 172.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.35x = 431.07 × 172.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.35x = 74,354.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,354.40/312.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.05

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