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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.06, 470.72 and 118.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.06, 470.72 and 118.86 is: 178.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.06 : 470.72 = 118.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.06/470.72 = 118.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.06x = 470.72 × 118.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.06x = 55,949.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,949.78/314.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.15

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