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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.78, 431.58 and 174.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.78, 431.58 and 174.78 is: 241.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.78 : 431.58 = 174.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.78/431.58 = 174.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.78x = 431.58 × 174.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.78x = 75,431.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,431.55/312.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.16

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