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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.84, 468.54 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.84, 468.54 and 176.04 is: 263.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.84 : 468.54 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.84/468.54 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.84x = 468.54 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.84x = 82,481.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,481.78/312.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.65

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