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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.59, 464.03 and 172.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.59, 464.03 and 172.36 is: 258.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.59 : 464.03 = 172.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.59/464.03 = 172.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.59x = 464.03 × 172.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.59x = 79,980.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,980.21/309.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.34

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