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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.62, 468.96 and 107.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.62, 468.96 and 107.18 is: 160.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.62 : 468.96 = 107.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.62/468.96 = 107.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.62x = 468.96 × 107.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.62x = 50,263.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,263.13/312.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.78

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