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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.73, 466.16 and 105.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.73, 466.16 and 105.29 is: 157.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.73 : 466.16 = 105.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.73/466.16 = 105.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.73x = 466.16 × 105.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.73x = 49,081.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,081.46/310.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.96

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