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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.13, 467.97 and 117.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.13, 467.97 and 117.10 is: 175.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.13 : 467.97 = 117.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.13/467.97 = 117.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.13x = 467.97 × 117.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.13x = 54,799.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,799.29/312.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.57

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