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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.69, 464.73 and 117.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.69, 464.73 and 117.31 is: 176.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.69 : 464.73 = 117.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.69/464.73 = 117.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.69x = 464.73 × 117.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.69x = 54,517.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,517.48/309.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.04

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