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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.15, 464.54 and 172.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.15, 464.54 and 172.26 is: 258.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.15 : 464.54 = 172.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.15/464.54 = 172.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.15x = 464.54 × 172.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.15x = 80,020.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,020.80/309.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.84

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