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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.65, 463.59 and 172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.65, 463.59 and 172.44 is: 258.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.65 : 463.59 = 172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.65/463.59 = 172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.65x = 463.59 × 172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.65x = 79,941.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,941.46/309.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.17

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