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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.88, 465.02 and 117.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.88, 465.02 and 117.50 is: 176.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.88 : 465.02 = 117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.88/465.02 = 117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.88x = 465.02 × 117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.88x = 54,639.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,639.85/309.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.33

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