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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.61, 470.61 and 121.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.61, 470.61 and 121.23 is: 181.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.61 : 470.61 = 121.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.61/470.61 = 121.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.61x = 470.61 × 121.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.61x = 57,052.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,052.05/313.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.92

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