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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.96, 465.04 and 172.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.96, 465.04 and 172.94 is: 259.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.96 : 465.04 = 172.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.96/465.04 = 172.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.96x = 465.04 × 172.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.96x = 80,424.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,424.02/309.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.47

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