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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.69, 467.64 and 174.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.69, 467.64 and 174.85 is: 262.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.69 : 467.64 = 174.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.69/467.64 = 174.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.69x = 467.64 × 174.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.69x = 81,766.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,766.85/311.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.33

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