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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.29, 432.31 and 173.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.29, 432.31 and 173.41 is: 239.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.29 : 432.31 = 173.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.29/432.31 = 173.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.29x = 432.31 × 173.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.29x = 74,966.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,966.01/313.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.29

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