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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.49, 432.63 and 173.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.49, 432.63 and 173.61 is: 239.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.49 : 432.63 = 173.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.49/432.63 = 173.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.49x = 432.63 × 173.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.49x = 75,108.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,108.89/313.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.59

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