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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.16, 465.42 and 117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.16, 465.42 and 117.92 is: 176.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.16 : 465.42 = 117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.16/465.42 = 117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.16x = 465.42 × 117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.16x = 54,882.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,882.33/310.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.95

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