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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.81, 465.90 and 173.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.81, 465.90 and 173.97 is: 260.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.81 : 465.90 = 173.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.81/465.90 = 173.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.81x = 465.90 × 173.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.81x = 81,052.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,052.62/310.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.78

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