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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.37, 468.52 and 117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.37, 468.52 and 117.36 is: 176.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.37 : 468.52 = 117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.37/468.52 = 117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.37x = 468.52 × 117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.37x = 54,985.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,985.87/312.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.03

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