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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.05, 466.76 and 116.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.05, 466.76 and 116.19 is: 174.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.05 : 466.76 = 116.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.05/466.76 = 116.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.05x = 466.76 × 116.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.05x = 54,232.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,232.84/311.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.35

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