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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.12, 466.76 and 118.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.12, 466.76 and 118.76 is: 178.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.12 : 466.76 = 118.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.12/466.76 = 118.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.12x = 466.76 × 118.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.12x = 55,432.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,432.42/311.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.17

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