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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.53, 467.46 and 106.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.53, 467.46 and 106.17 is: 159.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.53 : 467.46 = 106.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.53/467.46 = 106.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.53x = 467.46 × 106.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.53x = 49,630.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,630.23/311.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.31

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