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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.49, 313.38 and 172.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.49, 313.38 and 172.52 is: 258.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.49 : 313.38 = 172.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.49/313.38 = 172.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.49x = 313.38 × 172.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.49x = 54,064.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,064.32/209.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.08

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