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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.03, 468.82 and 175.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.03, 468.82 and 175.87 is: 263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.03 : 468.82 = 175.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.03/468.82 = 175.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.03x = 468.82 × 175.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.03x = 82,451.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,451.37/313.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.40

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