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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.89, 431.76 and 173.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.89, 431.76 and 173.01 is: 238.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.89 : 431.76 = 173.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.89/431.76 = 173.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.89x = 431.76 × 173.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.89x = 74,698.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,698.80/312.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.74

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