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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.34, 464.07 and 172.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.34, 464.07 and 172.54 is: 258.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.34 : 464.07 = 172.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.34/464.07 = 172.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.34x = 464.07 × 172.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.34x = 80,070.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,070.64/309.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.84

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