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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.71, 432.93 and 173.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.71, 432.93 and 173.84 is: 239.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.71 : 432.93 = 173.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.71/432.93 = 173.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.71x = 432.93 × 173.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.71x = 75,258.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,258.39/313.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.90

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