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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.28, 464.15 and 172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.28, 464.15 and 172.32 is: 258.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.28 : 464.15 = 172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.28/464.15 = 172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.28x = 464.15 × 172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.28x = 79,982.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,982.33/309.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.61

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