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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.81, 433.05 and 173.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.81, 433.05 and 173.94 is: 240.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.81 : 433.05 = 173.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.81/433.05 = 173.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.81x = 433.05 × 173.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.81x = 75,324.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,324.72/313.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.03

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