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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.82, 433.08 and 173.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.82, 433.08 and 173.96 is: 240.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.82 : 433.08 = 173.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.82/433.08 = 173.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.82x = 433.08 × 173.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.82x = 75,338.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,338.60/313.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.07

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