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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.45, 431.15 and 172.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.45, 431.15 and 172.53 is: 238.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.45 : 431.15 = 172.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.45/431.15 = 172.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.45x = 431.15 × 172.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.45x = 74,386.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,386.63/312.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.08

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