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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.50, 466.31 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.50, 466.31 and 174.12 is: 260.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.50 : 466.31 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.50/466.31 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.50x = 466.31 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.50x = 81,195.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,195.54/311.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.66

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