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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.05, 466.26 and 174.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.05, 466.26 and 174.03 is: 260.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.05 : 466.26 = 174.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.05/466.26 = 174.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.05x = 466.26 × 174.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.05x = 81,143.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,143.23/311.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.87

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