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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.73, 467.70 and 175.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.73, 467.70 and 175.04 is: 262.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.73 : 467.70 = 175.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.73/467.70 = 175.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.73x = 467.70 × 175.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.73x = 81,867.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,867.38/311.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.62

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