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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.15, 465.18 and 117.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.15, 465.18 and 117.75 is: 176.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.15 : 465.18 = 117.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.15/465.18 = 117.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.15x = 465.18 × 117.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.15x = 54,774.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,774.95/310.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.61

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