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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.58, 468.74 and 107.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.58, 468.74 and 107.17 is: 160.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.58 : 468.74 = 107.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.58/468.74 = 107.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.58x = 468.74 × 107.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.58x = 50,234.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,234.46/312.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.71

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