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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.45, 468.36 and 175.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.45, 468.36 and 175.56 is: 263.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.45 : 468.36 = 175.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.45/468.36 = 175.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.45x = 468.36 × 175.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.45x = 82,225.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,225.28/312.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.16

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