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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.31, 432.33 and 173.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.31, 432.33 and 173.42 is: 239.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.31 : 432.33 = 173.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.31/432.33 = 173.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.31x = 432.33 × 173.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.31x = 74,972.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,972.51/313.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.30

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