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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.41, 467.12 and 174.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.41, 467.12 and 174.73 is: 262.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.41 : 467.12 = 174.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.41/467.12 = 174.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.41x = 467.12 × 174.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.41x = 81,619.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,619.88/311.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.10

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