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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.37, 466.91 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.37, 466.91 and 174.48 is: 261.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.37 : 466.91 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.37/466.91 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.37x = 466.91 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.37x = 81,466.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,466.46/311.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.64

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