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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.42, 464.13 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.42, 464.13 and 117 is: 175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.42 : 464.13 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.42/464.13 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.42x = 464.13 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.42x = 54,303.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,303.21/309.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.50

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