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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.96, 431.87 and 173.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.96, 431.87 and 173.07 is: 238.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.96 : 431.87 = 173.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.96/431.87 = 173.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.96x = 431.87 × 173.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.96x = 74,743.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,743.74/312.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.83

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