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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.84, 433.07 and 173.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.84, 433.07 and 173.93 is: 240.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.84 : 433.07 = 173.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.84/433.07 = 173.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.84x = 433.07 × 173.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.84x = 75,321.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,321.48/313.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.00

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