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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.86, 464.91 and 117.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.86, 464.91 and 117.62 is: 176.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.86 : 464.91 = 117.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.86/464.91 = 117.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.86x = 464.91 × 117.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.86x = 54,682.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,682.71/309.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.48

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