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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.89, 431.79 and 174.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.89, 431.79 and 174.89 is: 241.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.89 : 431.79 = 174.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.89/431.79 = 174.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.89x = 431.79 × 174.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.89x = 75,516.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,516.07/312.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.35

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