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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.96, 466.02 and 181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.96, 466.02 and 181 is: 271.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.96 : 466.02 = 181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.96/466.02 = 181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.96x = 466.02 × 181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.96x = 84,349.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,349.62/310.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.26

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