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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.96, 467.70 and 175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.96, 467.70 and 175.16 is: 262.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.96 : 467.70 = 175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.96/467.70 = 175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.96x = 467.70 × 175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.96x = 81,922.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,922.33/311.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.61

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