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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.04, 464.94 and 173.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.04, 464.94 and 173.06 is: 259.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.04 : 464.94 = 173.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.04/464.94 = 173.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.04x = 464.94 × 173.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.04x = 80,460.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,460.19/310.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.52

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