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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.84, 433.15 and 173.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.84, 433.15 and 173.95 is: 240.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.84 : 433.15 = 173.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.84/433.15 = 173.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.84x = 433.15 × 173.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.84x = 75,344.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,344.92/313.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.07

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