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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.50, 464.33 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.50, 464.33 and 117.18 is: 175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.50 : 464.33 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.50/464.33 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.50x = 464.33 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.50x = 54,410.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,410.19/309.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.80

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