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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.37, 465.48 and 173.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.37, 465.48 and 173.48 is: 260.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.37 : 465.48 = 173.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.37/465.48 = 173.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.37x = 465.48 × 173.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.37x = 80,749.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,749.14/310.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.17

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