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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.34, 465.06 and 173.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.34, 465.06 and 173.18 is: 259.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.34 : 465.06 = 173.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.34/465.06 = 173.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.34x = 465.06 × 173.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.34x = 80,539.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,539.09/310.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.52

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