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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.74, 465.84 and 156.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.74, 465.84 and 156.53 is: 234.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.74 : 465.84 = 156.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.74/465.84 = 156.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.74x = 465.84 × 156.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.74x = 72,915.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,915.61/310.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.65

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