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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.61, 465.92 and 173.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.61, 465.92 and 173.79 is: 260.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.61 : 465.92 = 173.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.61/465.92 = 173.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.61x = 465.92 × 173.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.61x = 80,972.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,972.24/310.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.69

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