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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.20, 470.02 and 174.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.20, 470.02 and 174.22 is: 261.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.20 : 470.02 = 174.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.20/470.02 = 174.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.20x = 470.02 × 174.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.20x = 81,886.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,886.88/313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.45

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