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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.01, 467.59 and 119.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.01, 467.59 and 119.53 is: 179.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.01 : 467.59 = 119.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.01/467.59 = 119.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.01x = 467.59 × 119.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.01x = 55,889.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,889.56/312.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.13

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