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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.22, 465.17 and 104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.22, 465.17 and 104.72 is: 157.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.22 : 465.17 = 104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.22/465.17 = 104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.22x = 465.17 × 104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.22x = 48,709.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,709.75/310.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.02

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