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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.55, 431.30 and 172.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.55, 431.30 and 172.67 is: 238.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.55 : 431.30 = 172.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.55/431.30 = 172.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.55x = 431.30 × 172.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.55x = 74,474.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,474.08/312.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.28

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