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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.52, 470.19 and 118.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.52, 470.19 and 118.51 is: 177.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.52 : 470.19 = 118.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.52/470.19 = 118.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.52x = 470.19 × 118.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.52x = 55,720.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,720.82/313.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.73

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