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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.02, 468 and 106.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.02, 468 and 106.59 is: 159.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.02 : 468 = 106.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.02/468 = 106.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.02x = 468 × 106.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.02x = 49,881.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,881.78/312.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.87

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