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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.54, 464.19 and 172.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.54, 464.19 and 172.56 is: 258.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.54 : 464.19 = 172.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.54/464.19 = 172.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.54x = 464.19 × 172.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.54x = 80,100.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,100.63/309.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.77

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