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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.15, 465.12 and 180.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.15, 465.12 and 180.10 is: 270.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.15 : 465.12 = 180.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.15/465.12 = 180.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.15x = 465.12 × 180.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.15x = 83,768.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,768.11/310.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.09

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