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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.58, 432.73 and 173.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.58, 432.73 and 173.69 is: 239.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.58 : 432.73 = 173.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.58/432.73 = 173.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.58x = 432.73 × 173.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.58x = 75,160.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,160.87/313.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.69

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