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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.05, 463.55 and 114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.05, 463.55 and 114.04 is: 171.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.05 : 463.55 = 114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.05/463.55 = 114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.05x = 463.55 × 114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.05x = 52,863.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,863.57/309.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.05

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