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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.08, 463.86 and 172.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.08, 463.86 and 172.24 is: 258.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.08 : 463.86 = 172.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.08/463.86 = 172.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.08x = 463.86 × 172.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.08x = 79,896.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,896.70/309.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.50

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