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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.61, 467.48 and 116.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.61, 467.48 and 116.67 is: 175.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.61 : 467.48 = 116.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.61/467.48 = 116.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.61x = 467.48 × 116.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.61x = 54,540.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,540.89/311.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.03

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