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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.70, 465.78 and 118.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.70, 465.78 and 118.46 is: 177.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.70 : 465.78 = 118.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.70/465.78 = 118.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.70x = 465.78 × 118.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.70x = 55,174.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,174.54/310.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.58

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