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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.71, 432.92 and 173.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.71, 432.92 and 173.82 is: 239.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.71 : 432.92 = 173.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.71/432.92 = 173.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.71x = 432.92 × 173.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.71x = 75,249.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,249.29/313.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.87

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