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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.86, 464.71 and 179.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.86, 464.71 and 179.58 is: 269.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.86 : 464.71 = 179.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.86/464.71 = 179.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.86x = 464.71 × 179.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.86x = 83,452.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,452.62/309.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.32

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