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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.21, 465.32 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.21, 465.32 and 174.12 is: 261.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.21 : 465.32 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.21/465.32 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.21x = 465.32 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.21x = 81,021.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,021.52/310.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.18

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