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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.05, 464.76 and 173.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.05, 464.76 and 173.02 is: 259.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.05 : 464.76 = 173.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.05/464.76 = 173.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.05x = 464.76 × 173.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.05x = 80,412.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,412.78/310.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.35

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