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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.71, 465.72 and 173.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.71, 465.72 and 173.82 is: 260.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.71 : 465.72 = 173.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.71/465.72 = 173.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.71x = 465.72 × 173.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.71x = 80,951.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,951.45/310.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.54

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