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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.69, 465.75 and 115.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.69, 465.75 and 115.54 is: 173.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.69 : 465.75 = 115.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.69/465.75 = 115.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.69x = 465.75 × 115.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.69x = 53,812.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,812.76/310.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.20

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