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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.04, 431.96 and 173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.04, 431.96 and 173.16 is: 238.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.04 : 431.96 = 173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.04/431.96 = 173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.04x = 431.96 × 173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.04x = 74,798.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,798.19/313.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.94

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