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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.41, 469.08 and 175.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.41, 469.08 and 175.73 is: 263.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.41 : 469.08 = 175.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.41/469.08 = 175.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.41x = 469.08 × 175.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.41x = 82,431.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,431.43/312.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.86

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