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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.03, 467.27 and 174.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.03, 467.27 and 174.93 is: 261.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.03 : 467.27 = 174.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.03/467.27 = 174.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.03x = 467.27 × 174.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.03x = 81,738.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,738.67/312.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.96

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