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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.90, 468.04 and 117.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.90, 468.04 and 117.04 is: 175.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.90 : 468.04 = 117.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.90/468.04 = 117.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.90x = 468.04 × 117.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.90x = 54,779.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,779.40/311.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.63

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