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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.18, 434.96 and 173.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.18, 434.96 and 173.39 is: 239.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.18 : 434.96 = 173.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.18/434.96 = 173.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.18x = 434.96 × 173.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.18x = 75,417.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,417.93/315.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.29

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