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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.53, 470.16 and 118.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.53, 470.16 and 118.52 is: 177.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.53 : 470.16 = 118.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.53/470.16 = 118.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.53x = 470.16 × 118.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.53x = 55,724.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,724.54/313.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.73

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