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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.96, 463.57 and 172.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.96, 463.57 and 172.06 is: 258.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.96 : 463.57 = 172.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.96/463.57 = 172.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.96x = 463.57 × 172.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.96x = 79,761.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,761.85/308.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.16

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