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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.34, 464.28 and 172.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.34, 464.28 and 172.52 is: 258.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.34 : 464.28 = 172.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.34/464.28 = 172.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.34x = 464.28 × 172.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.34x = 80,097.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,097.59/309.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.93

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