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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.36, 466.91 and 174.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.36, 466.91 and 174.23 is: 261.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.36 : 466.91 = 174.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.36/466.91 = 174.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.36x = 466.91 × 174.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.36x = 81,346.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,346.52/311.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.27

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