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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.63, 468.96 and 117.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.63, 468.96 and 117.61 is: 176.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.63 : 468.96 = 117.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.63/468.96 = 117.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.63x = 468.96 × 117.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.63x = 55,157.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,157.06/312.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.43

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