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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.05, 467.73 and 116.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.05, 467.73 and 116.87 is: 175.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.05 : 467.73 = 116.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.05/467.73 = 116.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.05x = 467.73 × 116.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.05x = 54,661.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,661.27/312.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.17

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