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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.20, 465.37 and 104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.20, 465.37 and 104.76 is: 157.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.20 : 465.37 = 104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.20/465.37 = 104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.20x = 465.37 × 104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.20x = 48,749.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,749.83/310.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.16

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