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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.63, 463.08 and 116.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.63, 463.08 and 116.39 is: 174.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.63 : 463.08 = 116.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.63/463.08 = 116.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.63x = 463.08 × 116.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.63x = 53,894.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,894.98/308.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.63

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