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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.49, 463.63 and 172.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.49, 463.63 and 172.60 is: 258.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.49 : 463.63 = 172.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.49/463.63 = 172.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.49x = 463.63 × 172.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.49x = 80,022.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,022.54/309.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.56

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