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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.88, 464.94 and 117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.88, 464.94 and 117.52 is: 176.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.88 : 464.94 = 117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.88/464.94 = 117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.88x = 464.94 × 117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.88x = 54,639.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,639.75/309.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.33

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