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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.47, 470.41 and 121.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.47, 470.41 and 121.10 is: 181.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.47 : 470.41 = 121.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.47/470.41 = 121.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.47x = 470.41 × 121.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.47x = 56,964.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,964.30/313.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.72

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