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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.64, 465.95 and 118.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.64, 465.95 and 118.25 is: 177.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.64 : 465.95 = 118.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.64/465.95 = 118.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.64x = 465.95 × 118.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.64x = 55,098.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,098.00/310.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.37

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