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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.56, 431.33 and 172.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.56, 431.33 and 172.68 is: 238.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.56 : 431.33 = 172.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.56/431.33 = 172.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.56x = 431.33 × 172.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.56x = 74,482.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,482.06/312.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.30

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