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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.69, 467.26 and 172.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.69, 467.26 and 172.67 is: 258.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.69 : 467.26 = 172.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.69/467.26 = 172.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.69x = 467.26 × 172.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.69x = 80,679.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,679.02/311.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.84

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