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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.95, 466.53 and 115.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.95, 466.53 and 115.95 is: 173.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.95 : 466.53 = 115.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.95/466.53 = 115.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.95x = 466.53 × 115.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.95x = 54,094.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,094.15/310.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.96

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