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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.65, 467.69 and 172.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.65, 467.69 and 172.89 is: 259.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.65 : 467.69 = 172.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.65/467.69 = 172.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.65x = 467.69 × 172.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.65x = 80,855.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,855.72/311.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.44

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