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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.76, 465.86 and 118.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.76, 465.86 and 118.34 is: 177.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.76 : 465.86 = 118.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.76/465.86 = 118.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.76x = 465.86 × 118.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.76x = 55,129.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,129.87/310.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.40

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