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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.97, 431.89 and 173.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.97, 431.89 and 173.10 is: 238.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.97 : 431.89 = 173.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.97/431.89 = 173.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.97x = 431.89 × 173.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.97x = 74,760.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,760.16/312.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.87

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