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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.81, 470.68 and 118.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.81, 470.68 and 118.77 is: 178.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.81 : 470.68 = 118.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.81/470.68 = 118.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.81x = 470.68 × 118.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.81x = 55,902.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,902.66/313.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.14

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