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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.92, 469.59 and 118.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.92, 469.59 and 118.09 is: 177.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.92 : 469.59 = 118.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.92/469.59 = 118.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.92x = 469.59 × 118.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.92x = 55,453.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,453.88/312.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.21

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