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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.45, 464.52 and 172.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.45, 464.52 and 172.62 is: 259.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.45 : 464.52 = 172.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.45/464.52 = 172.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.45x = 464.52 × 172.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.45x = 80,185.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,185.44/309.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.12

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