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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.12, 432.09 and 171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.12, 432.09 and 171.32 is: 236.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.12 : 432.09 = 171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.12/432.09 = 171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.12x = 432.09 × 171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.12x = 74,025.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,025.66/313.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.41

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