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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.04, 464.30 and 179.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.04, 464.30 and 179.12 is: 269.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.04 : 464.30 = 179.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.04/464.30 = 179.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.04x = 464.30 × 179.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.04x = 83,165.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,165.42/309.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.11

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