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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.04, 463.32 and 171.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.04, 463.32 and 171.97 is: 257.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.04 : 463.32 = 171.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.04/463.32 = 171.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.04x = 463.32 × 171.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.04x = 79,677.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,677.14/309.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.82

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