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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.87, 467.79 and 106.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.87, 467.79 and 106.46 is: 159.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.87 : 467.79 = 106.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.87/467.79 = 106.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.87x = 467.79 × 106.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.87x = 49,800.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,800.92/311.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.68

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