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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.93, 431.84 and 173.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.93, 431.84 and 173.04 is: 238.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.93 : 431.84 = 173.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.93/431.84 = 173.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.93x = 431.84 × 173.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.93x = 74,724.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,724.41/312.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.79

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