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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.92, 431.86 and 173.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.92, 431.86 and 173.05 is: 238.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.92 : 431.86 = 173.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.92/431.86 = 173.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.92x = 431.86 × 173.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.92x = 74,731.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,731.59/312.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.82

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