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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.52, 466.07 and 173.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.52, 466.07 and 173.63 is: 260.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.52 : 466.07 = 173.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.52/466.07 = 173.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.52x = 466.07 × 173.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.52x = 80,920.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,920.54/310.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.60

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