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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.54, 431.27 and 172.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.54, 431.27 and 172.66 is: 238.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.54 : 431.27 = 172.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.54/431.27 = 172.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.54x = 431.27 × 172.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.54x = 74,463.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,463.08/312.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.25

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