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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.55, 464.41 and 104.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.55, 464.41 and 104.17 is: 156.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.55 : 464.41 = 104.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.55/464.41 = 104.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.55x = 464.41 × 104.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.55x = 48,375.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,375.91/309.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.28

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