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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.58, 466.76 and 174.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.58, 466.76 and 174.21 is: 260.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.58 : 466.76 = 174.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.58/466.76 = 174.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.58x = 466.76 × 174.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.58x = 81,314.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,314.01/311.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.97

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