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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.10, 467.79 and 174.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.10, 467.79 and 174.94 is: 262.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.10 : 467.79 = 174.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.10/467.79 = 174.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.10x = 467.79 × 174.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.10x = 81,835.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,835.18/312.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.21

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