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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.98, 466.17 and 115.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.98, 466.17 and 115.84 is: 173.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.98 : 466.17 = 115.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.98/466.17 = 115.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.98x = 466.17 × 115.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.98x = 54,001.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,001.13/310.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.65

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