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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.95, 467.61 and 175.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.95, 467.61 and 175.06 is: 262.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.95 : 467.61 = 175.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.95/467.61 = 175.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.95x = 467.61 × 175.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.95x = 81,859.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,859.81/311.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.41

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