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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.65, 470.46 and 174.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.65, 470.46 and 174.91 is: 262.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.65 : 470.46 = 174.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.65/470.46 = 174.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.65x = 470.46 × 174.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.65x = 82,285.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,285.81/313.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.35

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