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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.67, 465.28 and 173.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.67, 465.28 and 173.41 is: 259.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.67 : 465.28 = 173.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.67/465.28 = 173.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.67x = 465.28 × 173.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.67x = 80,681.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,681.88/310.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.71

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