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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.82, 465.96 and 118.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.82, 465.96 and 118.58 is: 177.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.82 : 465.96 = 118.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.82/465.96 = 118.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.82x = 465.96 × 118.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.82x = 55,255.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,255.15/310.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.77

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