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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.28, 466.20 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.28, 466.20 and 174.12 is: 260.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.28 : 466.20 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.28/466.20 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.28x = 466.20 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.28x = 81,174.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,174.74/311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.78

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