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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.76, 462.96 and 116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.76, 462.96 and 116.40 is: 174.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.76 : 462.96 = 116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.76/462.96 = 116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.76x = 462.96 × 116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.76x = 53,888.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,888.54/308.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.53

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