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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.54, 465.64 and 115.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.54, 465.64 and 115.53 is: 173.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.54 : 465.64 = 115.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.54/465.64 = 115.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.54x = 465.64 × 115.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.54x = 53,795.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,795.10/310.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.23

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