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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.82, 467.43 and 116.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.82, 467.43 and 116.68 is: 174.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.82 : 467.43 = 116.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.82/467.43 = 116.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.82x = 467.43 × 116.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.82x = 54,539.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,539.73/311.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.91

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