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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.75, 432.95 and 173.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.75, 432.95 and 173.86 is: 239.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.75 : 432.95 = 173.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.75/432.95 = 173.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.75x = 432.95 × 173.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.75x = 75,270.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,270.74/313.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.91

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