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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.68, 467.37 and 116.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.68, 467.37 and 116.71 is: 175.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.68 : 467.37 = 116.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.68/467.37 = 116.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.68x = 467.37 × 116.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.68x = 54,546.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,546.75/311.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.01

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