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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.55, 467.51 and 174.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.55, 467.51 and 174.68 is: 262.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.55 : 467.51 = 174.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.55/467.51 = 174.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.55x = 467.51 × 174.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.55x = 81,663.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,663.91/311.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.13

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