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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.52, 469.97 and 118.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.52, 469.97 and 118.47 is: 177.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.52 : 469.97 = 118.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.52/469.97 = 118.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.52x = 469.97 × 118.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.52x = 55,677.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,677.35/313.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.59

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