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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.74, 468.79 and 117.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.74, 468.79 and 117.71 is: 176.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.74 : 468.79 = 117.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.74/468.79 = 117.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.74x = 468.79 × 117.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.74x = 55,178.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,178.93/312.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.44

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