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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.72, 464.62 and 117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.72, 464.62 and 117.40 is: 176.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.72 : 464.62 = 117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.72/464.62 = 117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.72x = 464.62 × 117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.72x = 54,546.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,546.39/309.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.12

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