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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.68, 464.64 and 117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.68, 464.64 and 117.26 is: 175.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.68 : 464.64 = 117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.68/464.64 = 117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.68x = 464.64 × 117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.68x = 54,483.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,483.69/309.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.94

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