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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.63, 468.77 and 175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.63, 468.77 and 175.94 is: 263.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.63 : 468.77 = 175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.63/468.77 = 175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.63x = 468.77 × 175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.63x = 82,474.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,474.92/312.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.81

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