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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.04, 466.40 and 115.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.04, 466.40 and 115.90 is: 173.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.04 : 466.40 = 115.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.04/466.40 = 115.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.04x = 466.40 × 115.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.04x = 54,055.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,055.76/311.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.79

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