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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.28, 465.31 and 173.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.28, 465.31 and 173.37 is: 259.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.28 : 465.31 = 173.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.28/465.31 = 173.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.28x = 465.31 × 173.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.28x = 80,668.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,668.10/310.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.98

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