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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.76, 468.54 and 175.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.76, 468.54 and 175.39 is: 262.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.76 : 468.54 = 175.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.76/468.54 = 175.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.76x = 468.54 × 175.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.76x = 82,177.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,177.23/312.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.75

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