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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.47, 431.23 and 172.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.47, 431.23 and 172.61 is: 238.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.47 : 431.23 = 172.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.47/431.23 = 172.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.47x = 431.23 × 172.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.47x = 74,434.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,434.61/312.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.21

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