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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.06, 467.97 and 175.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.06, 467.97 and 175.17 is: 262.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.06 : 467.97 = 175.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.06/467.97 = 175.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.06x = 467.97 × 175.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.06x = 81,974.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,974.30/312.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.69

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