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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.57, 431.34 and 174.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.57, 431.34 and 174.57 is: 240.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.57 : 431.34 = 174.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.57/431.34 = 174.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.57x = 431.34 × 174.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.57x = 75,299.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,299.02/312.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.90

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