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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.11, 462.96 and 171.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.11, 462.96 and 171.89 is: 257.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.11 : 462.96 = 171.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.11/462.96 = 171.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.11x = 462.96 × 171.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.11x = 79,578.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,578.19/309.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.44

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