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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.62, 465.99 and 105.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.62, 465.99 and 105.18 is: 157.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.62 : 465.99 = 105.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.62/465.99 = 105.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.62x = 465.99 × 105.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.62x = 49,012.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,012.83/310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.79

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