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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.90, 464.68 and 117.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.90, 464.68 and 117.38 is: 176.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.90 : 464.68 = 117.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.90/464.68 = 117.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.90x = 464.68 × 117.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.90x = 54,544.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,544.14/309.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.01

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