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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.09, 432.03 and 173.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.09, 432.03 and 173.22 is: 239.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.09 : 432.03 = 173.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.09/432.03 = 173.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.09x = 432.03 × 173.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.09x = 74,836.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,836.24/313.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.02

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