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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.32, 465.54 and 173.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.32, 465.54 and 173.56 is: 260.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.32 : 465.54 = 173.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.32/465.54 = 173.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.32x = 465.54 × 173.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.32x = 80,799.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,799.12/310.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.37

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