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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.72, 466.26 and 171.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.72, 466.26 and 171.91 is: 257.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.72 : 466.26 = 171.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.72/466.26 = 171.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.72x = 466.26 × 171.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.72x = 80,154.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,154.76/310.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.96

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