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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.33, 466.68 and 116.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.33, 466.68 and 116.18 is: 174.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.33 : 466.68 = 116.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.33/466.68 = 116.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.33x = 466.68 × 116.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.33x = 54,218.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,218.88/311.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.16

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