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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.71, 464.63 and 172.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.71, 464.63 and 172.68 is: 259.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.71 : 464.63 = 172.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.71/464.63 = 172.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.71x = 464.63 × 172.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.71x = 80,231.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,231.45/309.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.06

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