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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.40, 466.83 and 174.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.40, 466.83 and 174.42 is: 261.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.40 : 466.83 = 174.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.40/466.83 = 174.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.40x = 466.83 × 174.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.40x = 81,424.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,424.49/311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.48

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