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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.09, 463.49 and 116.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.09, 463.49 and 116.67 is: 174.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.09 : 463.49 = 116.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.09/463.49 = 116.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.09x = 463.49 × 116.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.09x = 54,074.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,074.79/309.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.95

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