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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.49, 432.60 and 173.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.49, 432.60 and 173.60 is: 239.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.49 : 432.60 = 173.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.49/432.60 = 173.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.49x = 432.60 × 173.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.49x = 75,097.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,097.20/313.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.56

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