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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.87, 431.76 and 173.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.87, 431.76 and 173.00 is: 238.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.87 : 431.76 = 173.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.87/431.76 = 173.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.87x = 431.76 × 173.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.87x = 74,691.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,691.78/312.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.73

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