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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.61, 467.26 and 116.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.61, 467.26 and 116.61 is: 174.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.61 : 467.26 = 116.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.61/467.26 = 116.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.61x = 467.26 × 116.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.61x = 54,487.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,487.19/311.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.86

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