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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.90, 467.39 and 174.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.90, 467.39 and 174.98 is: 262.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.90 : 467.39 = 174.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.90/467.39 = 174.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.90x = 467.39 × 174.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.90x = 81,784.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,784.20/311.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.22

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