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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.04, 465 and 104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.04, 465 and 104.60 is: 156.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.04 : 465 = 104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.04/465 = 104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.04x = 465 × 104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.04x = 48,639
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,639/310.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.88

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