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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.84, 464.84 and 117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.84, 464.84 and 117.52 is: 176.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.84 : 464.84 = 117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.84/464.84 = 117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.84x = 464.84 × 117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.84x = 54,628.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,628.00/309.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.31

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