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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.12, 465.26 and 117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.12, 465.26 and 117.72 is: 176.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.12 : 465.26 = 117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.12/465.26 = 117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.12x = 465.26 × 117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.12x = 54,770.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,770.41/310.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.61

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