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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.91, 464.93 and 117.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.91, 464.93 and 117.53 is: 176.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.91 : 464.93 = 117.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.91/464.93 = 117.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.91x = 464.93 × 117.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.91x = 54,643.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,643.22/309.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.32

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