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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.51, 468.76 and 107.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.51, 468.76 and 107.08 is: 160.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.51 : 468.76 = 107.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.51/468.76 = 107.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.51x = 468.76 × 107.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.51x = 50,192.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,192.48/312.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.61

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