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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.24, 465.66 and 115.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.24, 465.66 and 115.43 is: 173.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.24 : 465.66 = 115.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.24/465.66 = 115.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.24x = 465.66 × 115.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.24x = 53,748.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,748.23/310.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.25

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