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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.14, 465.31 and 115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.14, 465.31 and 115.16 is: 172.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.14 : 465.31 = 115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.14/465.31 = 115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.14x = 465.31 × 115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.14x = 53,583.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,583.68/310.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.77

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