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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.23, 463.74 and 103.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.23, 463.74 and 103.74 is: 155.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.23 : 463.74 = 103.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.23/463.74 = 103.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.23x = 463.74 × 103.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.23x = 48,108.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,108.39/309.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.58

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