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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.63, 432.81 and 175.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.63, 432.81 and 175.63 is: 242.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.63 : 432.81 = 175.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.63/432.81 = 175.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.63x = 432.81 × 175.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.63x = 76,011.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,011.38/313.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.36

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