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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.67, 466.78 and 174.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.67, 466.78 and 174.41 is: 261.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.67 : 466.78 = 174.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.67/466.78 = 174.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.67x = 466.78 × 174.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.67x = 81,411.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,411.10/311.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.21

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