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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.14, 432.16 and 173.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.14, 432.16 and 173.27 is: 239.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.14 : 432.16 = 173.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.14/432.16 = 173.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.14x = 432.16 × 173.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.14x = 74,881.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,881.01/313.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.13

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