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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.65, 467.37 and 106.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.65, 467.37 and 106.18 is: 159.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.65 : 467.37 = 106.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.65/467.37 = 106.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.65x = 467.37 × 106.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.65x = 49,624.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,624.18/311.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.23

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