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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.95, 466.34 and 118.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.95, 466.34 and 118.53 is: 177.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.95 : 466.34 = 118.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.95/466.34 = 118.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.95x = 466.34 × 118.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.95x = 55,274.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,274.69/310.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.76

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