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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.67, 467.61 and 174.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.67, 467.61 and 174.81 is: 262.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.67 : 467.61 = 174.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.67/467.61 = 174.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.67x = 467.61 × 174.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.67x = 81,742.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,742.90/311.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.27

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