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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.26, 466.71 and 105.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.26, 466.71 and 105.77 is: 158.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.26 : 466.71 = 105.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.26/466.71 = 105.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.26x = 466.71 × 105.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.26x = 49,363.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,363.92/311.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.59

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