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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.17, 465.45 and 173.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.17, 465.45 and 173.30 is: 260.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.17 : 465.45 = 173.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.17/465.45 = 173.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.17x = 465.45 × 173.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.17x = 80,662.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,662.78/310.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.06

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