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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.04, 466.43 and 115.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.04, 466.43 and 115.97 is: 173.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.04 : 466.43 = 115.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.04/466.43 = 115.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.04x = 466.43 × 115.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.04x = 54,088.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,088.98/311.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.90

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