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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.76, 466.61 and 174.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.76, 466.61 and 174.47 is: 261.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.76 : 466.61 = 174.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.76/466.61 = 174.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.76x = 466.61 × 174.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.76x = 81,406.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,406.24/311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.12

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