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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.11, 465.23 and 115.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.11, 465.23 and 115.17 is: 172.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.11 : 465.23 = 115.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.11/465.23 = 115.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.11x = 465.23 × 115.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.11x = 53,580.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,580.54/310.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.78

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