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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.41, 465.42 and 115.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.41, 465.42 and 115.41 is: 173.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.41 : 465.42 = 115.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.41/465.42 = 115.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.41x = 465.42 × 115.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.41x = 53,712.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,712.38/310.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.03

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