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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.98, 465.11 and 117.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.98, 465.11 and 117.56 is: 176.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.98 : 465.11 = 117.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.98/465.11 = 117.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.98x = 465.11 × 117.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.98x = 54,679.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,679.35/309.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.39

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