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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.66, 466.03 and 105.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.66, 466.03 and 105.16 is: 157.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.66 : 466.03 = 105.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.66/466.03 = 105.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.66x = 466.03 × 105.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.66x = 49,007.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,007.71/310.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.75

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