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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.77, 467.66 and 175.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.77, 467.66 and 175.69 is: 263.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.77 : 467.66 = 175.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.77/467.66 = 175.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.77x = 467.66 × 175.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.77x = 82,164.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,164.21/311.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.54

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