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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.64, 464.68 and 172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.64, 464.68 and 172.80 is: 259.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.64 : 464.68 = 172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.64/464.68 = 172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.64x = 464.68 × 172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.64x = 80,296.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,296.70/309.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.32

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