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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.61, 432.78 and 173.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.61, 432.78 and 173.71 is: 239.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.61 : 432.78 = 173.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.61/432.78 = 173.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.61x = 432.78 × 173.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.61x = 75,178.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,178.10/313.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.72

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