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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.22, 465.17 and 115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.22, 465.17 and 115.24 is: 172.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.22 : 465.17 = 115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.22/465.17 = 115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.22x = 465.17 × 115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.22x = 53,603.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,603.69/310.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.79

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