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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.63, 464.47 and 117.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.63, 464.47 and 117.25 is: 175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.63 : 464.47 = 117.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.63/464.47 = 117.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.63x = 464.47 × 117.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.63x = 54,459.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,459.11/309.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.88

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