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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.13, 465.19 and 115.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.13, 465.19 and 115.15 is: 172.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.13 : 465.19 = 115.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.13/465.19 = 115.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.13x = 465.19 × 115.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.13x = 53,566.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,566.05/310.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.72

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