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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.98, 464.97 and 117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.98, 464.97 and 117.60 is: 176.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.98 : 464.97 = 117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.98/464.97 = 117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.98x = 464.97 × 117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.98x = 54,681.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,681.05/309.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.40

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