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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.12, 463.74 and 172.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.12, 463.74 and 172.11 is: 258.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.12 : 463.74 = 172.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.12/463.74 = 172.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.12x = 463.74 × 172.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.12x = 79,814.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,814.29/309.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.20

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