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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.57, 465.75 and 105.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.57, 465.75 and 105.10 is: 157.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.57 : 465.75 = 105.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.57/465.75 = 105.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.57x = 465.75 × 105.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.57x = 48,949.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,949.16/310.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.61

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