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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.21, 432.24 and 173.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.21, 432.24 and 173.35 is: 239.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.21 : 432.24 = 173.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.21/432.24 = 173.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.21x = 432.24 × 173.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.21x = 74,928.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,928.80/313.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.23

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