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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.01, 463.70 and 114.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.01, 463.70 and 114.15 is: 171.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.01 : 463.70 = 114.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.01/463.70 = 114.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.01x = 463.70 × 114.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.01x = 52,929.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,929.63/309.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.29

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