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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.17, 465.27 and 173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.17, 465.27 and 173.28 is: 259.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.17 : 465.27 = 173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.17/465.27 = 173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.17x = 465.27 × 173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.17x = 80,619.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,619.66/310.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.93

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