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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.33, 464.01 and 173.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.33, 464.01 and 173.25 is: 259.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.33 : 464.01 = 173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.33/464.01 = 173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.33x = 464.01 × 173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.33x = 80,389.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,389.73/309.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.88

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