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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.91, 469.42 and 107.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.91, 469.42 and 107.51 is: 161.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.91 : 469.42 = 107.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.91/469.42 = 107.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.91x = 469.42 × 107.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.91x = 50,464.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,464.73/312.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.28

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