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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.16, 463.80 and 103.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.16, 463.80 and 103.72 is: 155.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.16 : 463.80 = 103.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.16/463.80 = 103.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.16x = 463.80 × 103.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.16x = 48,105.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,105.34/309.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.60

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