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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.25, 464.19 and 172.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.25, 464.19 and 172.63 is: 259.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.25 : 464.19 = 172.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.25/464.19 = 172.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.25x = 464.19 × 172.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.25x = 80,133.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,133.12/309.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.12

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