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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.92, 466.34 and 118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.92, 466.34 and 118.50 is: 177.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.92 : 466.34 = 118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.92/466.34 = 118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.92x = 466.34 × 118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.92x = 55,260.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,260.70/310.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.73

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