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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.97, 468.05 and 106.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.97, 468.05 and 106.54 is: 159.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.97 : 468.05 = 106.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.97/468.05 = 106.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.97x = 468.05 × 106.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.97x = 49,866.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,866.05/311.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.84

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