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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.84, 464.82 and 173.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.84, 464.82 and 173.04 is: 259.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.84 : 464.82 = 173.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.84/464.82 = 173.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.84x = 464.82 × 173.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.84x = 80,432.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,432.45/309.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.59

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