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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.17, 466.70 and 116.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.17, 466.70 and 116.12 is: 174.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.17 : 466.70 = 116.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.17/466.70 = 116.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.17x = 466.70 × 116.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.17x = 54,193.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,193.79/311.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.16

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