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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.06, 468 and 173.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.06, 468 and 173.18 is: 259.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.06 : 468 = 173.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.06/468 = 173.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.06x = 468 × 173.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.06x = 81,048.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,048.24/312.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.72

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