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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.72, 469.04 and 172.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.72, 469.04 and 172.05 is: 258.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.72 : 469.04 = 172.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.72/469.04 = 172.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.72x = 469.04 × 172.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.72x = 80,695.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,695.71/312.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.04

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