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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.02, 431.94 and 173.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.02, 431.94 and 173.11 is: 238.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.02 : 431.94 = 173.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.02/431.94 = 173.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.02x = 431.94 × 173.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.02x = 74,773.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,773.13/313.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.88

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