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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.34, 470.12 and 121.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.34, 470.12 and 121.10 is: 181.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.34 : 470.12 = 121.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.34/470.12 = 121.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.34x = 470.12 × 121.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.34x = 56,931.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,931.53/313.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.69

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