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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.05, 432.02 and 173.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.05, 432.02 and 173.15 is: 238.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.05 : 432.02 = 173.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.05/432.02 = 173.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.05x = 432.02 × 173.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.05x = 74,805.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,805.61/313.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.96

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