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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.46, 465.82 and 173.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.46, 465.82 and 173.56 is: 260.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.46 : 465.82 = 173.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.46/465.82 = 173.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.46x = 465.82 × 173.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.46x = 80,847.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,847.72/310.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.41

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