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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.73, 467.54 and 106.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.73, 467.54 and 106.30 is: 159.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.73 : 467.54 = 106.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.73/467.54 = 106.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.73x = 467.54 × 106.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.73x = 49,697.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,697.16/311.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.42

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