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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.02, 463.22 and 171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.02, 463.22 and 171.92 is: 257.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.02 : 463.22 = 171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.02/463.22 = 171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.02x = 463.22 × 171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.02x = 79,637.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,637.73/309.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.71

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