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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.61, 468.97 and 107.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.61, 468.97 and 107.19 is: 160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.61 : 468.97 = 107.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.61/468.97 = 107.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.61x = 468.97 × 107.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.61x = 50,268.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,268.89/312.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.80

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