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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.18, 468.31 and 117.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.18, 468.31 and 117.17 is: 175.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.18 : 468.31 = 117.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.18/468.31 = 117.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.18x = 468.31 × 117.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.18x = 54,869.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,869.54/312.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.77

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