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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.73, 465.94 and 173.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.73, 465.94 and 173.74 is: 260.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.73 : 465.94 = 173.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.73/465.94 = 173.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.73x = 465.94 × 173.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.73x = 80,950.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,950.05/310.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.52

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