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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.15, 464.97 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.15, 464.97 and 115.02 is: 172.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.15 : 464.97 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.15/464.97 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.15x = 464.97 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.15x = 53,480.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,480.27/310.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.44

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