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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.72, 462.90 and 116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.72, 462.90 and 116.24 is: 174.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.72 : 462.90 = 116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.72/462.90 = 116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.72x = 462.90 × 116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.72x = 53,807.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,807.50/308.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.29

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