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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.69, 467.37 and 174.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.69, 467.37 and 174.83 is: 262.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.69 : 467.37 = 174.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.69/467.37 = 174.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.69x = 467.37 × 174.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.69x = 81,710.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,710.30/311.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.15

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