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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.25, 464.15 and 172.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.25, 464.15 and 172.36 is: 258.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.25 : 464.15 = 172.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.25/464.15 = 172.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.25x = 464.15 × 172.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.25x = 80,000.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,000.89/309.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.69

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