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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.90, 468.96 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.90, 468.96 and 176.04 is: 263.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.90 : 468.96 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.90/468.96 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.90x = 468.96 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.90x = 82,555.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,555.72/312.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.84

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