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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.73, 432.97 and 173.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.73, 432.97 and 173.85 is: 239.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.73 : 432.97 = 173.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.73/432.97 = 173.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.73x = 432.97 × 173.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.73x = 75,271.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,271.83/313.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.93

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