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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.31, 463.50 and 179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.31, 463.50 and 179 is: 268.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.31 : 463.50 = 179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.31/463.50 = 179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.31x = 463.50 × 179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.31x = 82,966.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,966.50/309.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.23

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