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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.12, 466.65 and 118.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.12, 466.65 and 118.61 is: 177.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.12 : 466.65 = 118.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.12/466.65 = 118.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.12x = 466.65 × 118.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.12x = 55,347.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,347.02/311.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.90

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