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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.56, 465.92 and 118.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.56, 465.92 and 118.19 is: 177.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.56 : 465.92 = 118.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.56/465.92 = 118.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.56x = 465.92 × 118.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.56x = 55,067.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,067.08/310.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.32

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