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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.65, 432.85 and 173.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.65, 432.85 and 173.78 is: 239.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.65 : 432.85 = 173.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.65/432.85 = 173.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.65x = 432.85 × 173.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.65x = 75,220.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,220.67/313.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.82

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