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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.45, 431.18 and 172.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.45, 431.18 and 172.57 is: 238.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.45 : 431.18 = 172.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.45/431.18 = 172.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.45x = 431.18 × 172.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.45x = 74,408.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,408.73/312.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.14

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