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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.56, 465.54 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.56, 465.54 and 115.50 is: 173.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.56 : 465.54 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.56/465.54 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.56x = 465.54 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.56x = 53,771.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,771.18/310.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.14

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