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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.18, 469.45 and 118.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.18, 469.45 and 118.15 is: 177.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.18 : 469.45 = 118.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.18/469.45 = 118.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.18x = 469.45 × 118.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.18x = 55,462.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,462.58/313.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.10

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