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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.39, 464.51 and 179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.39, 464.51 and 179.52 is: 269.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.39 : 464.51 = 179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.39/464.51 = 179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.39x = 464.51 × 179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.39x = 83,387.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,387.94/309.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.52

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