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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.18, 465.40 and 117.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.18, 465.40 and 117.76 is: 176.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.18 : 465.40 = 117.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.18/465.40 = 117.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.18x = 465.40 × 117.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.18x = 54,805.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,805.50/310.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.69

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