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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.63, 432.82 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.63, 432.82 and 173.76 is: 239.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.63 : 432.82 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.63/432.82 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.63x = 432.82 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.63x = 75,206.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,206.80/313.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.79

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