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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.76, 467.71 and 116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.76, 467.71 and 116.76 is: 175.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.76 : 467.71 = 116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.76/467.71 = 116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.76x = 467.71 × 116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.76x = 54,609.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,609.82/311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.17

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