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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.53, 432.67 and 173.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.53, 432.67 and 173.65 is: 239.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.53 : 432.67 = 173.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.53/432.67 = 173.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.53x = 432.67 × 173.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.53x = 75,133.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,133.15/313.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.63

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