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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.62, 465.90 and 118.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.62, 465.90 and 118.11 is: 177.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.62 : 465.90 = 118.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.62/465.90 = 118.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.62x = 465.90 × 118.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.62x = 55,027.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,027.45/310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.15

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