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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.93, 465.12 and 173.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.93, 465.12 and 173.09 is: 259.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.93 : 465.12 = 173.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.93/465.12 = 173.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.93x = 465.12 × 173.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.93x = 80,505.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,505.68/309.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.76

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