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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.66, 432.85 and 173.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.66, 432.85 and 173.77 is: 239.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.66 : 432.85 = 173.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.66/432.85 = 173.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.66x = 432.85 × 173.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.66x = 75,214.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,214.83/313.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.80

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