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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.67, 464.54 and 114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.67, 464.54 and 114.62 is: 171.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.67 : 464.54 = 114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.67/464.54 = 114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.67x = 464.54 × 114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.67x = 53,242.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,242.68/309.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.93

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