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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.74, 467.66 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.74, 467.66 and 116.73 is: 175.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.74 : 467.66 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.74/467.66 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.74x = 467.66 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.74x = 54,589.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,589.37/311.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.11

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