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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.93, 466.03 and 174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.93, 466.03 and 174.04 is: 260.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.93 : 466.03 = 174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.93/466.03 = 174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.93x = 466.03 × 174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.93x = 81,107.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,107.86/310.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.86

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