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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.25, 465.39 and 117.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.25, 465.39 and 117.89 is: 176.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.25 : 465.39 = 117.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.25/465.39 = 117.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.25x = 465.39 × 117.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.25x = 54,864.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,864.83/310.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.84

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