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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.61, 465.78 and 115.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.61, 465.78 and 115.62 is: 173.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.61 : 465.78 = 115.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.61/465.78 = 115.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.61x = 465.78 × 115.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.61x = 53,852.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,852.32/310.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.38

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