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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.68, 464.60 and 172.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.68, 464.60 and 172.82 is: 259.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.68 : 464.60 = 172.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.68/464.60 = 172.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.68x = 464.60 × 172.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.68x = 80,292.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,292.17/309.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.27

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