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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.61, 432.79 and 173.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.61, 432.79 and 173.75 is: 239.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.61 : 432.79 = 173.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.61/432.79 = 173.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.61x = 432.79 × 173.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.61x = 75,194.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,194.66/313.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.78

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