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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.58, 466.36 and 172.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.58, 466.36 and 172.53 is: 258.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.58 : 466.36 = 172.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.58/466.36 = 172.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.58x = 466.36 × 172.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.58x = 80,460.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,460.66/311.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.23

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