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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.29, 469.85 and 118.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.29, 469.85 and 118.15 is: 177.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.29 : 469.85 = 118.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.29/469.85 = 118.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.29x = 469.85 × 118.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.29x = 55,512.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,512.77/313.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.19

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