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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.41, 464.24 and 172.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.41, 464.24 and 172.55 is: 258.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.41 : 464.24 = 172.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.41/464.24 = 172.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.41x = 464.24 × 172.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.41x = 80,101.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,101.43/309.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.89

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