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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.08, 433.43 and 172.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.08, 433.43 and 172.30 is: 237.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.08 : 433.43 = 172.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.08/433.43 = 172.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.08x = 433.43 × 172.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.08x = 74,679.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,679.99/314.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.77

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