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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.39, 466.67 and 174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.39, 466.67 and 174.36 is: 261.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.39 : 466.67 = 174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.39/466.67 = 174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.39x = 466.67 × 174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.39x = 81,367.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,367.71/311.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.31

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