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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.74, 465.30 and 173.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.74, 465.30 and 173.50 is: 259.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.74 : 465.30 = 173.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.74/465.30 = 173.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.74x = 465.30 × 173.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.74x = 80,729.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,729.55/310.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.80

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