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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.50, 470.43 and 121.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.50, 470.43 and 121.17 is: 181.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.50 : 470.43 = 121.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.50/470.43 = 121.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.50x = 470.43 × 121.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.50x = 57,002.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,002.00/313.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.82

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