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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.95, 464.99 and 104.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.95, 464.99 and 104.51 is: 156.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.95 : 464.99 = 104.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.95/464.99 = 104.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.95x = 464.99 × 104.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.95x = 48,596.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,596.10/309.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.79

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