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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.93, 464.54 and 173.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.93, 464.54 and 173.04 is: 259.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.93 : 464.54 = 173.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.93/464.54 = 173.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.93x = 464.54 × 173.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.93x = 80,381.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,381.39/309.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.36

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