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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.71, 464.57 and 173.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.71, 464.57 and 173.63 is: 260.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.71 : 464.57 = 173.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.71/464.57 = 173.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.71x = 464.57 × 173.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.71x = 80,660.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,660.10/309.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.44

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