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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.54, 465.54 and 156.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.54, 465.54 and 156.19 is: 234.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.54 : 465.54 = 156.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.54/465.54 = 156.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.54x = 465.54 × 156.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.54x = 72,712.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,712.69/310.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.15

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