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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.78, 433 and 173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.78, 433 and 173.88 is: 239.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.78 : 433 = 173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.78/433 = 173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.78x = 433 × 173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.78x = 75,290.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,290.04/313.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.95

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