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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.03, 464.33 and 172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.03, 464.33 and 172.80 is: 258.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.03 : 464.33 = 172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.03/464.33 = 172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.03x = 464.33 × 172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.03x = 80,236.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,236.66/310.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.80

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