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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310, 465.10 and 172.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310, 465.10 and 172.88 is: 259.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310 : 465.10 = 172.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310/465.10 = 172.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310x = 465.10 × 172.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310x = 80,406.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,406.49/310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.38

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