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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.92, 464.90 and 117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.92, 464.90 and 117.52 is: 176.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.92 : 464.90 = 117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.92/464.90 = 117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.92x = 464.90 × 117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.92x = 54,635.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,635.05/309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.29

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