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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.73, 432.94 and 173.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.73, 432.94 and 173.84 is: 239.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.73 : 432.94 = 173.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.73/432.94 = 173.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.73x = 432.94 × 173.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.73x = 75,262.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,262.29/313.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.90

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