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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.29, 466.38 and 174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.29, 466.38 and 174.11 is: 260.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.29 : 466.38 = 174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.29/466.38 = 174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.29x = 466.38 × 174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.29x = 81,199.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,199.09/311.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.85

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