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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.68, 465.60 and 173.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.68, 465.60 and 173.60 is: 260.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.68 : 465.60 = 173.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.68/465.60 = 173.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.68x = 465.60 × 173.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.68x = 80,828.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,828.16/310.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.17

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