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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.45, 431.14 and 172.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.45, 431.14 and 172.55 is: 238.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.45 : 431.14 = 172.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.45/431.14 = 172.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.45x = 431.14 × 172.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.45x = 74,393.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,393.21/312.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.10

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