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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.19, 462.28 and 172.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.19, 462.28 and 172.10 is: 258.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.19 : 462.28 = 172.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.19/462.28 = 172.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.19x = 462.28 × 172.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.19x = 79,557.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,557.32/308.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.15

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