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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.70, 469.06 and 117.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.70, 469.06 and 117.68 is: 176.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.70 : 469.06 = 117.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.70/469.06 = 117.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.70x = 469.06 × 117.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.70x = 55,198.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,198.98/312.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.52

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