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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.61, 468.90 and 117.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.61, 468.90 and 117.65 is: 176.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.61 : 468.90 = 117.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.61/468.90 = 117.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.61x = 468.90 × 117.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.61x = 55,166.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,166.09/312.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.47

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