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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.59, 466.86 and 173.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.59, 466.86 and 173.90 is: 261.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.59 : 466.86 = 173.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.59/466.86 = 173.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.59x = 466.86 × 173.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.59x = 81,184.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,184.62/310.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.39

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