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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.42, 464.08 and 179.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.42, 464.08 and 179.01 is: 268.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.42 : 464.08 = 179.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.42/464.08 = 179.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.42x = 464.08 × 179.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.42x = 83,074.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,074.96/309.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.49

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