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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.70, 466.16 and 156.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.70, 466.16 and 156.60 is: 234.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.70 : 466.16 = 156.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.70/466.16 = 156.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.70x = 466.16 × 156.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.70x = 72,999.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,999.87/310.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.95

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