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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.31, 470.17 and 120.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.31, 470.17 and 120.94 is: 181.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.31 : 470.17 = 120.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.31/470.17 = 120.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.31x = 470.17 × 120.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.31x = 56,861.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,861.34/313.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.48

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