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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.34, 466.56 and 174.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.34, 466.56 and 174.18 is: 261.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.34 : 466.56 = 174.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.34/466.56 = 174.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.34x = 466.56 × 174.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.34x = 81,265.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,265.42/311.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.02

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