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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.95, 470.64 and 174.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.95, 470.64 and 174.93 is: 262.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.95 : 470.64 = 174.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.95/470.64 = 174.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.95x = 470.64 × 174.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.95x = 82,329.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,329.06/313.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.24

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