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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.83, 463.25 and 116.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.83, 463.25 and 116.59 is: 174.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.83 : 463.25 = 116.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.83/463.25 = 116.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.83x = 463.25 × 116.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.83x = 54,010.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,010.32/308.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.89

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