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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.27, 467.80 and 174.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.27, 467.80 and 174.89 is: 262.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.27 : 467.80 = 174.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.27/467.80 = 174.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.27x = 467.80 × 174.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.27x = 81,813.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,813.84/312.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.00

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