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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.38, 469.81 and 174.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.38, 469.81 and 174.55 is: 261.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.38 : 469.81 = 174.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.38/469.81 = 174.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.38x = 469.81 × 174.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.38x = 82,005.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,005.34/313.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.68

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