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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.55, 464.30 and 114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.55, 464.30 and 114.54 is: 171.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.55 : 464.30 = 114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.55/464.30 = 114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.55x = 464.30 × 114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.55x = 53,180.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,180.92/309.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.80

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