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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.92, 469.49 and 107.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.92, 469.49 and 107.51 is: 161.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.92 : 469.49 = 107.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.92/469.49 = 107.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.92x = 469.49 × 107.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.92x = 50,475.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,475.51/312.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.30

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