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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.74, 464.37 and 117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.74, 464.37 and 117.26 is: 175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.74 : 464.37 = 117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.74/464.37 = 117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.74x = 464.37 × 117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.74x = 54,452.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,452.03/309.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.80

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