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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.54, 465.70 and 105.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.54, 465.70 and 105.06 is: 157.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.54 : 465.70 = 105.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.54/465.70 = 105.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.54x = 465.70 × 105.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.54x = 48,926.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,926.44/310.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.55

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