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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.45, 462.66 and 116.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.45, 462.66 and 116.06 is: 174.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.45 : 462.66 = 116.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.45/462.66 = 116.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.45x = 462.66 × 116.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.45x = 53,696.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,696.32/308.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.08

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