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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.59, 462.74 and 116.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.59, 462.74 and 116.17 is: 174.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.59 : 462.74 = 116.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.59/462.74 = 116.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.59x = 462.74 × 116.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.59x = 53,755.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,755.92/308.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.20

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