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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.88, 464.91 and 179.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.88, 464.91 and 179.85 is: 269.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.88 : 464.91 = 179.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.88/464.91 = 179.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.88x = 464.91 × 179.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.88x = 83,614.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,614.06/309.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.83

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