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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.31, 467.10 and 174.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.31, 467.10 and 174.15 is: 261.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.31 : 467.10 = 174.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.31/467.10 = 174.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.31x = 467.10 × 174.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.31x = 81,345.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,345.47/311.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.30

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