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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.14, 464.94 and 173.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.14, 464.94 and 173.25 is: 259.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.14 : 464.94 = 173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.14/464.94 = 173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.14x = 464.94 × 173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.14x = 80,550.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,550.86/310.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.72

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