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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.88, 464.95 and 117.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.88, 464.95 and 117.64 is: 176.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.88 : 464.95 = 117.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.88/464.95 = 117.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.88x = 464.95 × 117.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.88x = 54,694.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,694.39/309.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.50

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