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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.95, 464.62 and 179.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.95, 464.62 and 179.90 is: 269.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.95 : 464.62 = 179.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.95/464.62 = 179.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.95x = 464.62 × 179.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.95x = 83,585.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,585.14/309.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.67

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