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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.89, 467.30 and 174.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.89, 467.30 and 174.59 is: 261.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.89 : 467.30 = 174.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.89/467.30 = 174.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.89x = 467.30 × 174.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.89x = 81,585.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,585.91/311.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.59

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