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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.83, 465.91 and 115.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.83, 465.91 and 115.70 is: 173.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.83 : 465.91 = 115.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.83/465.91 = 115.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.83x = 465.91 × 115.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.83x = 53,904.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,904.92/310.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.42

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