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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.30, 463.96 and 173.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.30, 463.96 and 173.21 is: 259.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.30 : 463.96 = 173.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.30/463.96 = 173.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.30x = 463.96 × 173.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.30x = 80,362.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,362.51/309.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.82

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