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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.51, 468.62 and 175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.51, 468.62 and 175.52 is: 263.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.51 : 468.62 = 175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.51/468.62 = 175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.51x = 468.62 × 175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.51x = 82,248.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,248.96/312.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.19

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