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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.64, 463.48 and 171.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.64, 463.48 and 171.96 is: 258.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.64 : 463.48 = 171.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.64/463.48 = 171.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.64x = 463.48 × 171.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.64x = 79,700.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,700.02/308.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.23

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