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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.84, 433.10 and 173.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.84, 433.10 and 173.96 is: 240.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.84 : 433.10 = 173.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.84/433.10 = 173.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.84x = 433.10 × 173.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.84x = 75,339.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,339.04/313.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.06

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