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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.70, 466.10 and 118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.70, 466.10 and 118.32 is: 177.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.70 : 466.10 = 118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.70/466.10 = 118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.70x = 466.10 × 118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.70x = 55,148.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,148.36/310.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.50

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