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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.41, 468.10 and 106.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.41, 468.10 and 106.87 is: 160.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.41 : 468.10 = 106.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.41/468.10 = 106.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.41x = 468.10 × 106.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.41x = 50,024.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,024.94/312.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.13

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