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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.90, 466.74 and 181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.90, 466.74 and 181.02 is: 271.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.90 : 466.74 = 181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.90/466.74 = 181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.90x = 466.74 × 181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.90x = 84,489.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,489.27/310.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.76

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