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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.96, 467.42 and 174.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.96, 467.42 and 174.27 is: 261.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.96 : 467.42 = 174.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.96/467.42 = 174.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.96x = 467.42 × 174.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.96x = 81,456.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,456.41/310.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.95

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