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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.34, 467.28 and 174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.34, 467.28 and 174.52 is: 261.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.34 : 467.28 = 174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.34/467.28 = 174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.34x = 467.28 × 174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.34x = 81,549.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,549.71/311.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.93

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