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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.17, 464.94 and 104.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.17, 464.94 and 104.68 is: 156.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.17 : 464.94 = 104.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.17/464.94 = 104.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.17x = 464.94 × 104.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.17x = 48,669.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,669.92/310.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.91

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