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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.66, 469.04 and 117.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.66, 469.04 and 117.63 is: 176.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.66 : 469.04 = 117.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.66/469.04 = 117.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.66x = 469.04 × 117.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.66x = 55,172.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,172.59/312.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.46

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