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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.06, 466.67 and 118.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.06, 466.67 and 118.69 is: 178.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.06 : 466.67 = 118.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.06/466.67 = 118.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.06x = 466.67 × 118.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.06x = 55,388.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,388.19/311.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.06

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