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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.01, 466.71 and 116.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.01, 466.71 and 116.03 is: 174.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.01 : 466.71 = 116.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.01/466.71 = 116.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.01x = 466.71 × 116.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.01x = 54,151.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,151.78/311.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.12

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