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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.94, 466.26 and 115.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.94, 466.26 and 115.86 is: 173.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.94 : 466.26 = 115.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.94/466.26 = 115.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.94x = 466.26 × 115.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.94x = 54,022.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,022.20/310.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.74

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