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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.10, 465.12 and 173.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.10, 465.12 and 173.99 is: 260.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.10 : 465.12 = 173.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.10/465.12 = 173.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.10x = 465.12 × 173.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.10x = 80,927.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,927.39/310.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.98

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