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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.40, 470.19 and 118.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.40, 470.19 and 118.46 is: 177.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.40 : 470.19 = 118.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.40/470.19 = 118.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.40x = 470.19 × 118.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.40x = 55,698.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,698.71/313.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.72

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